Documents
/ˈdɒkjʊmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Written, printed, or electronic materials that provide evidence or information in legal contexts.
The lawyer reviewed all the documents before the trial.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of document; to record or furnish evidence in writing.
She documents every transaction carefully.
Forms
- document (singular n., v.)
- documents (plural n., 3rd pers. sing. v.)
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Commentary
The noun form is commonly pluralized as documents; the verb form is inflected correspondingly. Distinguish between the noun (items themselves) and verb (the act of recording).
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