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British pronunciation
/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "document"

Document
01

a computer file, book, piece of paper etc. that is used as evidence or a source of information

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The historian discovered an ancient document that shed light on a lost civilization.
Please make sure to bring all the necessary documents to your appointment.
02

a piece of written work that has a name and is stored on a computer

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I need to create a new document for my school project.
She sent the presentation document to her supervisor for feedback.
03

a written account of ownership or obligation

04

anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks

to document
01

to record information in a detailed manner

Transitive: to document information
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The historian meticulously documented the events of the war for future generations.
The scientist documented the experiment's procedure to ensure reproducibility.
02

to support an argument, claim, etc. by providing facts and evidence

Transitive: to document an argument or claim
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The lawyer documented her arguments with relevant case law and statutes.
The historian documented the events leading up to the war with primary sources and eyewitness accounts.
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