Synonyms for

Dossier

Verb / ˌdɔ:ˈsjeɪ / / ˌdɔ:si:ˈeɪ / Another word for dossier — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject

Synonyms & similar words

file record portfolio report profile history archive documentation data papers folder chronicle log memoir diary memorandum registry catalog inventory summary

Synonyms by register

Formal

file record brief case report

Informal

file papers stuff info

Literary

archive chronicle ledger

Antonyms

individual fragment single part component element

Common collocations

  • open a dossier
  • compile a dossier
  • intelligence dossier
  • personal dossier
  • case dossier
  • secure a dossier
  • confidential dossier

Word family

noun dossier

Usage note

A dossier is a collection of documents about a particular person or subject, often used in contexts of investigation or intelligence. It is a formal term and not typically used in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The company keeps a dossier of all its employees' information.
  2. The spy had a dossier on his target's whereabouts.
  3. The journalist researched a dossier on the politician's career.
  4. The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the judge.
  5. The historian compiled a dossier of primary sources for her research.

Quotes

  • The dossier is a compilation of documents that have been obtained from various sources.
  • The dossier provides a detailed account of the events that led to the scandal.
  • The dossier is the key to unlocking the mystery of the crime.

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