document
UK: ˈdɒkjʊmənt | US: ˈdɑːkjʊmənt
n. a written, printed, or electronic record providing information or evidence
vt. to record or report something in detail
document = doc<teach> + ment<noun suffix>
- doc (from Latin docēre, meaning "to teach") → Reflects the original purpose of documents as instructional or informative records.
- ment (Latin -mentum, a suffix forming nouns denoting instruments or results of actions) → Indicates the product or medium of recording.
Etymology Origin:
The word document traces back to Latin documentum ("lesson, proof"), derived from docēre ("to teach"). Initially, it referred to written instructions or evidence. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass any recorded information, aligning with its modern usage in both physical and digital contexts. The morphemes doc- and -ment logically combine to signify "a means of teaching or proving."
The lawyer submitted a legal document to the court.
Please document all expenses during your business trip.
Ancient scrolls are valuable historical documents.
The study was thoroughly documented in a research paper.
She keeps her passport as a primary identity document.