doc
doc Lexical Profile
doc Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An informal shortening of document, especially a digital text file or shared online record.
"Please review the shared doc and add your comments before tomorrow's meeting."
An informal term or friendly form of address for a medical doctor or physician.
"The local doc advised him to get plenty of rest and drink extra fluids."
An informal shortening of documentary, referring to a non-fiction film or television program.
"We watched a fascinating nature doc about deep-sea ecosystems last night."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'doc' (an informal shortening of 'doctor' or 'document') with the homophone 'dock' (a pier for boats, a courtroom enclosure, or a type of broad-leaved plant).
• Rhymes for doc
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the mid-19th century as a colloquial clipping of 'doctor', and independently adopted in the late 20th century as a clipped form of 'document' or 'documentary'.