folio
1 of 2noun
fo·lio ˈfō-lē-ˌō 
plural folios
1
a
: a leaf especially of a manuscript or book
b
: a leaf number
c
: a page number
d
: an identifying reference in accounting used in posting
2
a
: a sheet of paper folded once
b
: a case or folder for loose papers
3
a
: the size of a piece of paper cut two from a sheet
also : paper or a page of this size
b
: a book printed on folio pages
c
: a book of the largest size
4
: a certain number of words taken as a unit or division in a document for purposes of measurement or reference
folio
2 of 2verb
folioed; folioing; folios
transitive verb
: to put a serial number on each leaf or page of
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Dana Givens, Robb Report, 21 July 2022 With five storage pockets, one pen loop and a secure magnetic closure, this folio is perfect for carrying all their writing materials and then some. Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2022 The company offers optional accessories including a keyboard pack, a folio case, and the Lenovo Precision Pen 2 (2023). Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2003, another copy of the first folio hammered down for more than $3 million. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 21 July 2022 The folio flap can be partially opened to serve as a kickstand with a variety of viewing angles. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 29 June 2022 The streamlined case snaps on and features a folio cover to protect the screen, which can also be folded to use as a stand. Stephen Slaybaugh, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2022 Matthew Jocelyn, whose libretto boldly cuts and reweaves different folio versions of Shakespeare’s text, said hearing Clayton in the workshops was useful in both practical and intuitive ways. New York Times, 24 May 2022 Bellroy Travel Folio Keep your passport, boarding documents, vaccine card and other travel essentials in one sleek spot with Bellroy’s leather folio. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2022 See More
Noun
The folio is one of 18 remaining copies left held by private collectors. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 21 July 2022 With five storage pockets, one pen loop and a secure magnetic closure, this folio is perfect for carrying all their writing materials and then some. Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2022 The company offers optional accessories including a keyboard pack, a folio case, and the Lenovo Precision Pen 2 (2023). Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2003, another copy of the first folio hammered down for more than $3 million. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 21 July 2022 The folio flap can be partially opened to serve as a kickstand with a variety of viewing angles. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 29 June 2022 The streamlined case snaps on and features a folio cover to protect the screen, which can also be folded to use as a stand. Stephen Slaybaugh, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2022 Matthew Jocelyn, whose libretto boldly cuts and reweaves different folio versions of Shakespeare’s text, said hearing Clayton in the workshops was useful in both practical and intuitive ways. New York Times, 24 May 2022 Bellroy Travel Folio Keep your passport, boarding documents, vaccine card and other travel essentials in one sleek spot with Bellroy’s leather folio. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Latin, ablative of folium
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1858, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
folio
noun
fo·lio ˈfō-lē-ˌō
: a certain number of words taken as a unit or division in a document for purposes of measurement or reference
Note: A folio by statutory provision generally consists of 100 words.
folio
noun
as in quarto
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