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document

do·cu·ment

UK/ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ US/ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ common
noun (4) verb (2)

noun

1.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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3.
4.

(computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters

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verb

1.

record in detail

  • “The parents documented every step of their child”
2.

support or supply with references

  • “Can you document your claims?”

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.

Phrases

  • ancient document
  • document camera
  • document management system
  • document retrieval
  • document structuring
  • electronic document
  • identity document
  • liquid document

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