document document /ˈdɑːkjuːmɛnt/

noun

1. () Writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)  ( written document , document , papers )
   writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
     The lawyer prepared the legal papers for the court case.
   The lawyer prepared the legal papers for the court case.
   
   
2. () Anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks  ( document )
   anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
   
3. (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters  ( document , text file )
   (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters
   
4. A written account of ownership or obligation  ( document )
   a written account of ownership or obligation
   

verb

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