document
A paper or file that gives information or proof.
A piece of written, printed, or digital material that provides information, serves as evidence, or is used for reference.
To write about something or take pictures to keep a record.
To create a record of something by writing it down, photographing it, or otherwise collecting evidence.
- Base: document
- Plural: documents
- Base: document
- 3rd Person Singular: documents
- Present Participle: documenting
- Past: documented
document management
1Organizing and storing documents
The way of keeping and organizing papers or files, often on computers.
- The company invested in a new document management system.
- Good document management saves time and reduces mistakes.
legal document
1Written record with legal force
A paper that is used in law and has legal power.
- The contract is a legal document binding both parties.
- A will is a legal document that explains how to share someone's property.
official document
1Formal record recognized by authorities
A paper or file that is accepted by a government or organization as proof of something.
- You need an official document to apply for a visa.
- The certificate is an official document issued by the state.
travel documents
1Papers needed for travel
Papers like passports and visas that you need to travel to another country.
- Make sure you have all your travel documents before leaving for the airport.
- Passports and visas are important travel documents.