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1. | [ noun ] (writing) writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) | |
Synonyms: | papers written_document | |
Related terms: | writing report platform source resolution patent certificate ballot form charter resignation confession commercial_document capitualtion copyright articles_of_incorporation enclosure brevet papyrus legal_document voucher specification preamble article | |
2. | [ verb ] record in detail | |
Examples: | "The parents documented every step of their child's development" |
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Related terms: | record documentary | |
3. | [ verb ] support with evidence | |
Examples: | "Can you document your claims?" |
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Related terms: | confirm source | |
4. | [ noun ] anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks | |
Related terms: | representation letter | |
5. | [ noun ] a written account of ownership or obligation | |
Related terms: | communication record quittance debt_instrument letter_of_credit | |
6. | [ noun ] (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using 7-bit ASCII characters | |
Synonyms: | text_file | |
Related terms: | computer_file web_page ASCII_text_file computer_science | |
Similar spelling: |
documented documental documentary |