American English
/ˈdɑ.kjə.mn̩t̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
An official or important piece of writing that gives information or proves something.
As a noun, “document” is usually /ˈdɑkjəmn̩t/ (“DOC-yuh-mnt”), while as a verb it is often /ˈdɑkjəˌmɛnt/ (“DOC-yuh-ment”).
An official or important piece of writing that gives information or proves something.
Please sign this document.
The document explains the new rules.
official document · legal document · identity document · sign a document
[a/the] document about + topic
sign/submit + a/the + document
A computer file that contains text, pictures, or other information.
I saved the document on my laptop.
Open the document and check the last page.
text document · Word document · open a document · save a document
open/save + a/the + document
a/the + document + on + a/the + computer
To record information about something in writing, pictures, or video.
The team documented the damage.
The video documents how the machine works.
document the process · document changes · document an event · carefully document
document + something
document + how/what/why + subject + verb
To show that something is true by giving records or other evidence.
The report documents serious safety problems.
Her experience is well documented by medical records.
document a claim · document the facts · well-documented evidence
document + a/the + claim/problem/decision
something + is documented by + records/studies
papers or files that give extra information or proof
Please send the supporting documents with your application.
Drop the final e before -ing: documenting.