tickler file

English

Part of a tickler file

Etymology

tickler +‎ file

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /tɪkəlɚ faɪl/
• Rhymes: -aɪl

Noun

tickler file (plural tickler files)

1. A collection of folders in which documents are filed according to the future date on which each will need action.

Synonyms

• (collection of folders): 43 folder system