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doc·u·ment

document

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: dak y mnt
definition 1: a written or printed paper, often of a legal or official nature, that provides information, evidence, or proof of something, such as a birth certificate or marriage license.
You will need at least three documents to show proof of your identity.The lawyer is preparing the documents, and we'll sign them tomorrow.
synonyms:
instrument, paper
similar words:
certificate, license, permit, record
definition 2: a file containing information such as text or media, created with a computer application.
This document was created with a different word processing application from the others.This folder has all your documents including your spreadsheets.
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)document authentic, classified, confidential, declassified, electronic, fake, false, forged, founding, fraudulent, historical, internal, legal, official, original, papal, relevant, sealed, secret, select, sensitive, supporting, written  [See all][See only the most frequent]
verb + (n.)document access, cite, classify, copy, date, declassify, destroy, detail, disclose, discuss, draft, edit, entitle, falsify, find, forge, hand, issue, leak, outline, print, relate, request, retrieve, review, scan, seize, shred, sign, store, submit, subpoena, translate, uncover, withhold  [See all][See only the most frequent]
(n.)document + verb contain, file, help, obtain, release
noun + (n.)document Help artifact, authenticity, concept, consent, copy, court, deposition, destruction, disclosure, draft, e-mail, file, folder, format, guidance, memo, page, passport, pile, processing, release, reproduction, request, retention, signature, stack, testimony, travel [See all][See only the most frequent]
 
part of speech: transitive verb
pronunciation: dak y ment
inflections: documents, documenting, documented
definition 1: to provide conclusive information or evidence for or about (a statement, claim, or the like).
He carefully documented his research.She documented each of her statements in the report.
synonyms:
corroborate, substantiate
similar words:
confirm, evidence, support, verify
definition 2: to provide with a paper, such as a certificate or license, giving information or evidence.
Each sale must be documented by a sales receipt.
similar words:
certificate, certify, verify
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (v.)document amply, carefully, extensively, fully, meticulously, poorly, previously, thoroughly, well
(v.)document + nounHelp abuse, evidence, existence, impact, literature, outcome, pattern, phenomenon, progress, species
Word Parts  About this feature
The word document contains the following parts:
doc, doct Latin root that means teach
-ment Latin noun-forming suffix that means act, process, or instance of
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The suffix -ment attaches to Latin verb roots (e.g., doc, reg, sed) or to English verbs of Latin origin to form nouns.