document

CEFRB1

/ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A written or printed record containing information.

  2. 02

    verb

    To record information about something in writing or images.

Examples

  • I hadn't recognized the importance of this document until you told me about it.

  • Please read and sign the attached document.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A file that contains text.

  2. Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.

  3. 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.

More examples

In context

  • The Norwegian diplomat mediated the secret negotiations that produced the historic document.

  • A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.

  • He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

Please sign this legal blank before the deadline on Friday.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.