document

n. an official paper that gives information or proof of something.

n. an original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of a claim or transaction.

“You must bring a legal document, like a passport, to the bank.”

“The solicitor requested every relevant document pertaining to the property sale to ensure the title was clear of any previous claims.”

n. a computer file that contains text, like a letter or a report.

n. a digital file containing text or multimedia content, typically created with a word processor.

“I saved the document on my desktop so I could find it easily.”

“The software allows multiple users to edit the same document simultaneously, tracking changes in real time across different devices.”

v. to record the details of something in writing, photos, or film.

v. to record information in written, photographic, or other form to create a permanent account.

“The photographer wanted to document how people live in small villages.”

“Historians have spent decades trying to document the daily lives of ordinary citizens during the industrial revolution using surviving journals and letters.”

Academic

v. to provide papers or evidence to prove that something is true.

v. to furnish with documents or evidence necessary to establish facts or support a specific argument.

“You need to document your expenses if you want the company to pay you back.”

“The research paper was meticulously documented, citing over fifty primary sources to support its controversial thesis.”

Academic · Formal