anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

the DNA file maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

file a formal charge against

place in a container for keeping records

record in a public office or in a court of law

(computer science) a file maintained in computer-readable form

a file of mug shots (pictures of criminals that are kept on file by the police)

a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done

a file that includes printouts ready for publishing.

the DNA file maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation