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document

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A document is a collection of data or information, typically organized in a structured format.

    - "The contract is an important document that outlines the terms of the agreement."
    - "The student submitted a research document to the professor."
    - "Can you please sign this document before we proceed?"
  • noun

    A document can also refer to a physical object, such as a piece of paper or a scroll.

    - "The ancient scrolls contain valuable historical information."
    - "The letter was sealed in an envelope and sent as a document."
    - "The artist drew intricate designs on the document."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/



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  2. /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with document
record , documentary , report , contract , support
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. document (English) : A collection of data or information

  2. document (English) : To record or write down

  3. docile (English) : Easily taught or controlled

Variants
List of all variants of document that leads to same result
document , documental , documents , documentable , documented , documenter , documenters , documenting
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'document' comes from the Latin word 'documentum', which means 'teaching' or 'instruction'. In medieval Europe, documents were often handwritten and sealed to ensure authenticity and accuracy.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The longest document in the world is the 'Laws of Eshnunna', which is over 30,000 lines long.

  2. The first known use of paper was in China around 105 AD.

  3. The term 'document' comes from the Latin word 'documentum', which means 'teaching' or 'instruction'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. database: A collection of organized data that can be easily accessed, searched, and updated.

  2. file: A collection of data or information that is stored and can be accessed electronically.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Documents have played a significant role in human history, from ancient scrolls and papyri to modern digital files. They have been used to record laws, literature, history, and personal records. In literature, documents have been used as plot devices in works such as 'The Da Vinci Code' and 'The Name of the Rose'. In art, documents have been used as subjects or symbols, such as in the famous painting 'The Signing of the Declaration of Independence' by John Trumbull.

How to Memorize "document"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize a document, try visualizing the key information in your mind. Create mental images of the data or information, and associate it with familiar objects or concepts.
    - Step 1: Identify the main ideas or concepts in the document.
    - Step 2: Create mental images for each concept.
    - Step 3: Connect the images together in a logical sequence.
    - Step 4: Review and reinforce the images regularly.

  2. associate

    - To memorize a document, try associating the information with something you already know. Use mnemonic devices, such as acronyms, rhymes, or stories, to help you remember the information.
    - For example, to remember the order of the planets in our solar system, you can use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.'
    - Step 1: Identify key concepts or facts in the document.
    - Step 2: Create associations between the concepts and things you already know.
    - Step 3: Review and reinforce the associations regularly.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize a document, try using mnemonic devices to help you remember the information. Mnemonics are techniques that help you remember information by associating it with something else.
    - For example, to remember a list of items, you can use the mnemonic 'Roy G. Biv': Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.
    - Step 1: Identify key concepts or facts in the document.
    - Step 2: Create mnemonics to help you remember the concepts or facts.
    - Step 3: Review and reinforce the mnemonics regularly.

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