B1nounworklaw
US/ˈdɑː.kjə.mənt/
UK/ˈdɒk.jə.mənt/
an official paper or computer file with information in it
In context
Please bring your ID and other documents to the interview.
I saved the document on my laptop but forgot to back it up.
He signed the document without reading it carefully.
Words that go with document
verb + noun
- sign a documentDon't sign a document you don't understand.
- save a documentRemember to save the document before closing it.
adjective + noun
- official documentA passport is an official document.
- legal documentA will is a legal document.
noun + noun
- Word documentSend me the report as a Word document.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please send me the documents of the course.Correct: Please send me the course materials.