filer

IPA/ˈfaɪ.lər/
KK[fˈaɪlɚ]IPA/ˈfaɪ.ə.lɚ/

filer — noun

  • filersingular
  • filersplural

1. someone who officially sends a return, form, or notice to a government office or

1.名詞C1
釋義

someone who officially sends a return, form, or notice to a government office or court, especially for tax matters

例句

Mauricio is a first-time filer, so his accountant checked every box twice.

first-time filer

Eve asked whether a joint filer needed both signatures on the return.

joint filer + both signatures

同義詞
  • applicant

    someone asking for a job, visa, or service, not just submitting official paperwork

  • claimant

    legal or benefits term for someone making a claim; narrower than the broader 'filer'

  • submitter

    broader and more neutral; can refer to any kind of form or document, not especially official filings

文法句型

first-time / joint / late / primary + filer

filer + on + form / return

filer + with + court / tax office

用法筆記

Often used in American English for someone submitting a tax return or other official paperwork. Common modifiers include first-time, joint, late, and primary, depending on the filing situation.

常見錯誤

❌Please filer this form before Friday.
✅Please file this form before Friday.
💡'filer' is the person who submits the document; 'file' is the verb for sending it in.
❌My brother is the file on our joint return.
✅My brother is the filer on our joint return.
💡Use 'filer' when naming the person listed as the submitter.