English

A letter briefcase.

A black briefcase.

Noun

briefcase ‎(plural briefcases)

1. A case used for carrying documents (especially by business people).
2. (computing) In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.
   • 2004, Craig Forrest Mathews, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tablet PCs (page 202)

     You create a briefcase called Files where you store all your important documents. The briefcase is stored on your Tablet PC's C: drive, and the source files reside on your server.

Synonyms

• attaché case

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