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file folder

Folder that holds loose papers together for organization and protection

EntityQ2429918

Also known as folder · 🮹 · 🮺 · 📁 · 🗀 · file cover

Subclass of: stationery
, container
, file

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A file folder is a kind of folder that holds papers together for organization and protection. File folders usually consist of a sheet of heavy paper stock or other thin, but stiff, material which is folded in half, and are used to keep paper documents. They are often used in conjunction with a filing cabinet for storage. File folders can easily be purchased at office supplies stores.

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Unicode character: 📁
🗀
🮹 statement is subject of: 🮹
🮺 statement is subject of: 🮺
Different from: computer file
folder
directory
Made from material: paper
plastic
Has use: protection
preservation
Contains: file
Members / parts: Filing strips
file unit

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