Document: meaning, definitions and examples

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document

 

[ หˆdษ‘kjษ™mษ™nt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

office

A written or printed paper furnishing information or evidence, as a passport, deed, bill of sale, or bill of lading; a legal instrument.

Synonyms

certificate, paperwork, record

Examples of usage

  • It is essential to have a valid document while traveling abroad.
  • The document must be signed by both parties to be considered legally binding.
Context #2 | Verb

record

To record in detail, as in writing.

Synonyms

chronicle, record, register

Examples of usage

  • Please document all the findings in the report.
  • He documented his journey with photographs and journal entries.

Translations

Translations of the word "document" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น documento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคธเฅเคคเคพเคตเฅ‡เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dokument

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dokumen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะบัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dokument

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ธ้กž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท document

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ documento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุซูŠู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dokument

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dokument

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡ไปถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dokument

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะถะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™nษ™d

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ documento

Etymology

The word 'document' originated from the Latin word 'documentum', meaning lesson or proof. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Throughout history, documents have played a crucial role in communication, record-keeping, and legal matters.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,773, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.