document
Pronunciation: /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/
The English word “document” has 8 meanings listed here.
noun
- An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
- Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
- A file that contains text.
- An object conveying information by whatever means, capable of being indexed alongside other similar objects.
- That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
- An example for instruction or warning.
verb
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.
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