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Meaning of 'document' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Document [ n.]
- That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
- An example for instruction or warning.
- An original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof, or support of anything else; -- in its most extended sense, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information in the case; any material substance on which the thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol.
2 . Document [ v. t.]
- To teach; to school.
- To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information; as, a a ship should be documented according to the directions of law.

Meaning of 'document' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . document [ v]
Meaning (1):
- support or supply with references
Example in sentence:
  • Can you document your claims?
Meaning (2):
- record in detail
Example in sentence:
  • The parents documented every step of their child's development

Nearby Words:

docent docetae docetic docetism dochmiac dochmius docibility docible docibleness docile

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