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briefcase

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/

The English word “briefcase” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
  2. In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.

Etymology

From brief + case.

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