document

/dˈɑkjəmɛnt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
2. anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
3. a written account of ownership or obligation
4. (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters

verb

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?”

Synonyms for document

• written document
• papers
• text file