tickler file

English

Etymology

From 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