ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Document

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Document is a noun meaning Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.

Meaning

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

(computing) A file that contains text.
(information science) An object conveying information by whatever means, capable of being indexed alongside other similar objects.
To record in documents.
To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
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.
(obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
(obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.

They were forthwith stoned to death, as a document to others.

Saint Luke […] collected them from such documents and testimonies as he […] judged to be authentic.

He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.

The relationship between memory as lived and history as documented is always a complex dialogue — each informing, and disinforming, the other.

Depending on context, synonyms include papers.

Related dictionary entries include papers, documentation, backgrounder, workbook, dossier, handbook.

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