Folder vs. Dossier

Folder vs. Dossier — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Folder and Dossier

Foldernoun

An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.

I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder.

Dossiernoun

A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.

Foldernoun

(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

My essays are in the folder named "Essays".

Dossiernoun

a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record)

Foldernoun

A machine or person that folds things.

Foldernoun

A folding knife.

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Foldernoun

a small book usually having a paper cover

Foldernoun

covering that is folded over to protect the contents