noun “document”
singular document, plural documents
- a piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence, especially an official record
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He showed his passport, an official document, at the border control.
- (computing) a file containing text or data stored on a computer
She saved the document before shutting down the computer.
verb “document”
infinitive document; he documents; past tense documented; past part. documented; ger. documenting
- to create a record of something by writing it down or capturing it in some form
The scientist documented her experiments meticulously in her lab notebook.
- to support an assertion or claim with written evidence or references
His essay was thoroughly documented with citations from reputable sources.
- (law) to provide with official documents or records
They needed to document the sale of the house to complete the transaction.