tickler file

English

/tɪkəlɚ faɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • A collection of folders in which documents are filed according to the future date on which each will need action.

Etymology

Compound from English tickler + English file (computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool).

Origin

English

file

Gloss

computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool

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