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Added 7 October 2026

document

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ noun

In Latin: scriptum, documentum Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about document at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.
Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
A file that contains text.

verb

To record in documents.
He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.
To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.

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