Basic Details
Word: Document
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning:
Noun: A written, printed, or digital record that provides information or evidence.
Verb: To record or provide written evidence of something.
Synonyms: File, record, report, paper, certificate, manuscript
Antonyms: Oral account, rumor, misinformation, fiction
Idioms and Phrases
- Document the process: To record each step in a procedure for clarity or evidence.
Example: "Make sure to document the process for quality control."
- Official document: A paper or file that is legally recognized.
Example: "You must carry an official document to prove your identity."
- Living document: A document that is continually updated as situations change.
Example: "The company policy manual is a living document."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Please submit all the required documents before the deadline.
Example 2: The journalist documented the events of the protest in great detail.
Example 3: This document serves as proof of your employment.
Fun Fact
The word "document" originates from the Latin word documentum, which means "lesson" or "example", derived from docere to teach.
Famous Quote
"Documentation is a love letter that you write to your future self." Damian Conway
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is the best definition of a document?
a) A musical composition
b) A written or recorded piece of information
c) A type of clothing
d) A sports activity
Answer: b) A written or recorded piece of information
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "document"?
a) Guess
b) Fiction
c) Record
d) Legend
Answer: c) Record
3. What is a living document?
a) A file that is alive
b) A document that evolves over time
c) A fictional paper
d) A historical tale
Answer: b) A document that evolves over time
4. What is an antonym of "document"?
a) Proof
b) Manuscript
c) Misinformation
d) Report
Answer: c) Misinformation
5. Which sentence correctly uses the word "document" as a verb?
a) I document my groceries every week.
b) He will document the entire trip with photos and notes.
c) She document a box of chocolates.
d) They document on the hill.
Answer: b) He will document the entire trip with photos and notes.
