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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A file that contains text.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
An object conveying information by whatever means, capable of being indexed alongside other similar objects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, human-sciences, information-science, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
An example for instruction or warning.
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Usage: obsolete
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verb
To record in documents.
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verb
To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
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noun
anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: representation
Narrower terms: letter, missive
noun
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: written document, papers
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Broader terms: writing, written material, piece of writing
Narrower terms: ballot, brevet, capitulation, certificate, certification, credential, credentials, charter, commercial document, commercial instrument, confession, copyright, right of first publication, enclosure, inclosure, form, legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument, papyrus, patent, patent of invention, platform, political platform, political program, program, resignation, resolution, declaration, resolve, source, specification, voucher, report, study, written report
noun
(computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: text file
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Broader terms: computer file
Narrower terms: web page, webpage, ASCII text file
noun
a written account of ownership or obligation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: communication
Narrower terms: letter of credit, debt instrument, obligation, certificate of indebtedness, quittance, record
verb
support or supply with references
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: confirm, corroborate, sustain, substantiate, support, affirm
Narrower terms: source
verb
record in detail
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Broader terms: record, enter, put down
History
Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.
Across languages
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