Document — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdä-kyə-mənt/ (noun) /ˈdä-kyə-ˌment/ (verb) doc·u·ment

Meaning & Definition of Document

Document (noun)

  1. proof, evidence
  2. an original or official paper relied on as the basis, proof, or support of something
  3. something (such as a photograph or a recording) that serves as evidence or proof

Document (verb)

  1. to furnish documentary evidence of
  2. to furnish with documents
  3. to provide with factual or substantial support for statements made or a hypothesis proposed; especially, to equip with exact references to authoritative supporting information (as by means of footnotes)

Document (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it

    "filled out the documents for a bank loan"

    similar: blank, form, paper
    related: instrument, writ, filing, sheet

  2. a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something

    "have your documents ready as you approach the border"

    similar: certificate, certification, instrument
    related: credentials, diploma, parchment, record, warrant, writ, warranty, coupon, voucher

Document (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to show the existence or truth of by evidence

    "he tried in vain to document a link between ancient civilizations and extraterrestrials"

    similar: demonstrate, establish, prove, substantiate, validate
    related: back (up), buttress, circumstantiate, corroborate, evidence, evince, record, support, uphold, witness, adduce, attest, authenticate, certify, identify, confirm, sustain, verify, vouch, clinch, nail, settle, confess, depose, testify
    opposite: disprove, rebut, refute
    near: challenge, dispute, object, allege, assume, conjecture, guess, presume, surmise, suspect

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Document

The most common words with a similar meaning to Document:

blank, form, paper, certificate, certification, instrument, demonstrate, establish, prove, substantiate, validate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Document

Words with the opposite meaning of Document:

disprove, rebut, refute

Related Words for Document

writ, filing, sheet, credentials, diploma, parchment, record, warrant, warranty, coupon, voucher, back (up), buttress, circumstantiate, corroborate, evidence, evince, support, uphold, witness, adduce, attest, authenticate, certify, identify, confirm, sustain, verify, vouch, clinch

Near Antonyms of Document

challenge, dispute, object, allege, assume, conjecture, guess, presume, surmise, suspect

Word Forms of Document

Inflections: documented, documenting, documents

Derived words: documental (adjective), documentable (adjective), documenter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Document

Middle English, precept, teaching, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin documentum official paper, from Latin, lesson, proof, from docēre to teach docile

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Document

Frequently Asked Questions about Document

What does "Document" mean?

"Document" means proof, evidence. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: proof, evidence. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Document"?

Other words for "Document" include blank, form, paper, certificate, certification, instrument, demonstrate and establish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Document" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Document"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Document". Common alternatives include blank, form, paper, certificate, certification, instrument, demonstrate, establish, prove and substantiate.

What is the opposite of "Document"?

Antonyms of "Document" include disprove, rebut and refute. Near antonyms include challenge, dispute, object and allege.

How do you use "Document" in a sentence?

Examples of "Document" in a sentence: "filled out the documents for a bank loan"; "have your documents ready as you approach the border"; "he tried in vain to document a link between ancient civilizations and extraterrestrials".

Is "Document" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Document" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Document" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Document" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Document"?

"Document" is pronounced /ˈdä-kyə-mənt/ as a noun and /ˈdä-kyə-ˌment/ as a verb and divided into syllables as doc·u·ment.