dossier
Translation
dossier, file, report
Examples
The police have a dossier on the suspect.
The police have a dossier on the suspect.
She compiled a dossier of evidence for the trial.
She compiled a dossier of evidence for the trial.
Grammar Patterns
a dossier on ((sb./sth.)) a collection of documents about a particular person or subject The police have a dossier on the suspect.
Similar Words
file, report, record, portfolio
Etymology
From French 'dossier' (bundle of papers), from 'dos' (back), because bundles were labeled on the back.
Memory Tips
Picture a spy movie where an agent receives a manila folder marked 'TOP SECRET DOSSIER'.