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document.

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.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/US
  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. That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.

    obsolete
  6. An example for instruction or warning.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.

verb/ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/US
  1. To record in documents.

    transitive
    He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.
  2. To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.

    transitive
    A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.

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