Pronunciation

/dəkjuˈment/

Definitions

Noun

1. A written, printed, or electronic record containing information, data, or instructions: The report was part of a large research document.
2. A legal or official paper requiring signature: I signed the document to finalize the purchase.

Verb

1. To prepare or create a written or electronic record: She spent hours documenting her project.
2. To provide evidence or proof (of something): The photographs documented the event accurately.

Phrases

• “Documenting a process” refers to recording every step in detail.
• “Documentary evidence” is used to support a claim or statement.
• “Documenting history” involves preserving records of past events.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The lawyer reviewed all the relevant documents before drafting the contract.”
• Verb: “She decided to document her travels to share her experiences online.”
• Intransitive verb: “The project manager asked the team to document their progress.”

Synonyms

• Paperwork
• Record
• File
• Memo
• Transcript
• Documentation
• Evidence
• Filing
• Notes

Antonyms

• Erase
• Destroy
• Conceal
• Forget
• Invalidate