document

Meanings

Plural: documents

Noun

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
a written account of ownership or obligation
(computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters
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.
An object conveying information by whatever means, capable of being indexed alongside other similar objects.
That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
An example for instruction or warning.

Verb

record in detail
- "The parents documented every step of their child's development"
support or supply with references
- "Can you document your claims?"
To record in documents.
To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.

Synonyms

papers, text file, written document

Scrabble Score: 13

document is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
document is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
document is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

document is a valid Words With Friends word