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Definition of document

document

/ˈdɑːkjəmənt/
doc · u · ment

Plural:documents
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Past Simple:documented
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Past Participle:documented
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Present Participle:documenting
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document Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A written, printed, or electronic piece of information that provides evidence or serves as an official record.

Example

"You must sign the legal document before the real estate transaction can be finalized."


2

A digital file containing text, formatting, or multimedia, typically created by a word processor or related software application.

Example

"I saved the document to a shared cloud drive so the rest of the team could edit it."

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• verb

1

To record information about (an event, fact, or condition) in detail through writing, photography, video, or other media.

Example

"The researchers set up cameras to document the daily habits of the elusive snow leopard."


2

To support, prove, or validate a claim with official papers, citations, or physical evidence.

Example

"She carefully documented her argument by citing several peer-reviewed medical studies."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French document, from Latin documentum ('a lesson, example, or proof'), derived from the verb docere ('to teach').

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