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English
Etymology
From Middle French document.
Pronunciation
- (noun)
- (RP): dŏ'kyo͝omənt, ˈdɒkjʊmənt, /"dQkjUm@nt/
- (US): dä'kyo͝omənt, ˈdɑkjʊmənt, /"dAkjUm@nt/
- (verb)
Noun
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Singular document |
Plural documents |
document (plural documents)
- An original or official paper relied upon 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 thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol.
- (obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
- (obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.
Related terms
Verb
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Infinitive to document |
Third person singular documents |
Simple past documented |
Past participle documented |
Present participle documenting |
to document (third-person singular simple present documents, present participle documenting, simple past and past participle documented)
- To record in documents.
- He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.
- To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
- A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.
Translations
to record in documents
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References
- document in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
French
Etymology
From Latin documentum.
Pronunciation
Noun
document m. (plural documents)
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