document

Noun

1. An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
2. Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
3. A file that contains text.
4. An object conveying information by whatever means, capable of being indexed alongside other similar objects.
5. (obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
6. (obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.

Verb

1. To record in documents.
2. To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.

Synonyms

paper

writing

deed

letter

certificate

record

note

book

📖

papers

file

text

written document

receipt

🧾

act

instrument

bill

ticket

🎫

piece of proof

data

diploma

records

evidence

register

warrant

voucher

text file

verify

tag

statement

substantiate

vouch

card

report

passport

slip

notice

bulletin

slip of paper

log

lyrics

back

🔙

list

manuscript

exhibit

archives

bond

message

source

comments

chronicle

Translations

document

documento

documento

Dokument

documento

dokument

έγγραφο

document

pièce

documentare

Urkunde

belge

document

documenter

documentos