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dossier

/ˈdɔs.jeɪ/

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What does dossier mean?

noun

  1. A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈdɔs.jeɪ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈdɑs.jeɪ//ˈdɔ.si.eɪ//ˈdɑ.si.eɪ/
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Maître Corbeau, sur un dossier perché, Tenait dans son bec une saisie exécutoire; Maître Renard, par l’odeur alléché, Lui fit à peu près cette histoire: Hé!
Victor HugoLes MisérablesTranslated by Isabel Florence HapgoodProject Gutenberg ebook #135
Dr. Archie she treated respectfully because of his position in Moonstone, but she knew he had kissed the Mexican barytone’s pretty daughter, and she had a whole dossier of evidence about his behavior in his hours of relaxation in Denver.
Willa CatherThe Song of the LarkProject Gutenberg ebook #44
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According to the dossier in the pigeon-hole, wherein the results of the type are filed, the aeroplane will be able to go so far, and upon arriving at that point will be able to accomplish so much work, and then be able to return home.
Frederick Arthur Ambrose TalbotAeroplanes and Dirigibles of WarProject Gutenberg ebook #793