visible file en · NOUN
Etymology
From visible + file.
Meanings
- A pre-computer filing method in which cards are arranged in shallow drawers so that a portion of each card is always visible, allowing for quick scanning and retrieval; it uses an overlapping design to make the information on each card accessible without needing to pull it out completely.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| visible files | Number=Plur | lexicographic |