Meaning & Definition of Document in English
English⟶
Document
/dɑkjəmɛnt/
noun
1. Writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
synonym:
- document,
- written document,
- papers
2. Anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
synonym:
- document
3. A written account of ownership or obligation
synonym:
- document
4. (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ascii characters
synonym:
- text file,
- document
verb
1. Record in detail
- "The parents documented every step of their child's development"
synonym:
- document
2. Support or supply with references
- "Can you document your claims?"
synonym:
- document
Examples of using
Tom was not allowed to board the plane because he did not hold a valid travel document.
The experts decided the document was a forgery.
Tom translated the document into French.