Difference between File and Register

What is the difference between File and Register?

File as a verb is to commit official papers to some office while Register as a verb is to enter in a register.

File

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To commit official papers to some office To place in an archive in a logical place and order To store a file (1) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer. To make a formal request for the benefit of an official status. To move in a file to smooth, grind, or cut with a file to defile to corrupt

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A collection of papers collated and archived together. An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name. A column of people one behind another. one of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those which run from number to number). The analog horizontal lines are the ranks. A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal A man, guy, fellow; especially one known for being cunning or resourceful.

Example sentence: In masks outrageous and austere, The years go by in single file; But none has merited my fear, And none has quite escaped my smile.

Register

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A formal recording of names, events, transactions etc.A book of such entries.An entry in such a book.The act of registering.A device that automatically records a quantity.Part of the central processing unit used to store and manipulate numbers.A list of received calls in a phone set.The exact alignment of lines, margins and colors.The range of a voice or instrument.An organ stop.To voluntarily sign over for safe keeping. Abandons complete ownership for partial.A style of a language used in a particular contextA grille at the outflow of a ventilation duct.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To enter in a register.To enroll, especially to vote.To record, especially in writing.To express outward signs.To record officially and handle specially.To adjust so as to be properly aligned.To place one's name, or have one's name placed in a register.To enroll as a student.To make an impression.To be in proper alignment.

Example sentence: They talked about how it was our rights as human beings to register and vote. I never knew we could vote before. Nobody ever told us.

We hope you now know whether to use File or Register in your sentence.

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