"documents" in the noun sense

1. document, written document, papers

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

2. document

anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks

3. document

a written account of ownership or obligation

4. text file, document

computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters

"documents" in the verb sense

1. document

record in detail

"The parents documented every step of their child's development"

2. document

support or supply with references

"Can you document your claims?"

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