A document is a paper or file that has information. People use documents to share facts or proof. It can be a letter, form, or report.
I found the important document on my desk.
The document shows the rules clearly.
To document means to write down or save information clearly. It helps to keep proof of things. People can document using paper or computers.
We document our trips with photos.
The teacher documented the test scores.
Some documents are official and prove important facts, like a passport or contract. People need these documents to do legal or formal things.
You need an ID document to enter.
The contract is a legal document.
In computers, a document is a file with text or information. People create documents to write notes, reports, or letters on the computer.
Please save the document on your computer.
Open the document to read the report.
To document also means to provide proof or evidence for something. People write or collect records to support ideas or facts.
The scientist documented her discovery well.
You must document your work with data.
Sometimes, document means a film or program that shows real things and facts. It can teach people about history, nature, or science.
We watched a documentary about the ocean.
The document shows the life of animals.