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Document
01
a computer file, book, piece of paper etc. that is used as evidence or a source of information
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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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