1. Writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
   "The contract was a written document signed by both parties";
   - written document, papers, doc [informal]
    
2. Anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
   "The ancient document provided valuable insights into the civilization's customs"
    
3. A written account of ownership or obligation
   "The lawyer presented the property deed as a key document in the case"
    
4. (computing) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting information)
   "He saved his essay as a simple document";
   - text file

1. Record in detail
   "The parents documented every step of their child's development"
    
2. Support or supply with references
   "Can you document your claims?"

Derived forms: documented, documents, documenting

Type of: affirm, communication, computer file, confirm, corroborate, enter, piece of writing, put down, record, representation, substantiate, support, sustain, writing, written material

Encyclopedia: Document