document

noun

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.

(computing) A file that contains text.

Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.

(information science) An object conveying information by whatever means, capable of being indexed alongside other similar objects.

(obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.

(obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.

verb

To record in documents.

To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.

Roots

doceodoc- · Latin · teach

Synonyms for document

papersn dossiern manuscriptn filev typescriptn printoutn transcriptn copyn lettern reportn

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Where does document come from?

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