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Definition of Document
1. Verb. Record in detail. "The parents documented every step of their child's development"
2. Noun. Writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature).
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Writing, Writing, Written Material
Terms within: Article, Clause, Preamble
Specialized synonyms: Ballot, Brevet, Capitulation, Certificate, Certification, Credential, Credentials, Charter, Commercial Document, Commercial Instrument, Confession, Copyright, Right Of First Publication, Enclosure, Inclosure, Form, Instrument, Legal Document, Legal Instrument, Official Document, Papyrus, Patent, Patent Of Invention, Platform, Political Platform, Political Program, Program, Resignation, Declaration, Resolution, Resolve, Source, Specification, Voucher, Report, Study, Written Report
Derivative terms: Documental, Documentary
3. Verb. Support or supply with references. "Can you document your claims?"
Specialized synonyms: Source
Derivative terms: Documentation, Documentation
4. Noun. Anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks.
Specialized synonyms: Letter, Missive
Derivative terms: Documental, Documentary
5. Noun. A written account of ownership or obligation.
Specialized synonyms: Letter Of Credit, Certificate Of Indebtedness, Debt Instrument, Obligation, Quittance, Record
Derivative terms: Documentary
6. Noun. (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters.
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Specialized synonyms: Web Page, Webpage, Ascii Text File
Generic synonyms: Computer File
Derivative terms: Documentary
Definition of Document
1. n. That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
2. v. t. To teach; to school.
Definition of Document
1. Noun. An original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support. Any material substance on which the thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma. ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete) An example for instruction or warning. ¹
4. Verb. To record in documents. ¹
5. Verb. To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Document
1. to support by conclusive information or evidence [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Document
1. An original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof or support of something, such as a book, report or letter that conveys information. Origin: L. Docere = to teach This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)