document
document — noun
1. A written item such as a contract, passport, or certificate that carries importa
A written item such as a contract, passport, or certificate that carries important details and is issued by an authority or used for formal purposes.
Nkechi had to sign several documents before she could rent the apartment.
verb + document: sign a document
The visa application requires supporting documents like bank statements and a passport photo.
collocation: supporting documents
Matthew filed the legal documents with the court on Friday morning.
Keep a copy of all travel documents in a safe place while abroad.
- paper
less formal, often refers to a single sheet or academic writing
- certificate
a specific type of official document that proves a fact or qualification
- deed
a legal document about property ownership; narrower in scope
常見錯誤
2. A file on a computer that contains text, images, or other user-created data and
A file on a computer that contains text, images, or other user-created data and is saved under its own name.
Sivan saved the document to her desktop before closing the laptop.
verb + document: save a document
Could you send me that document as a PDF attachment in an email?
preposition: document as [format]
The document was too large to upload, so Bilal compressed it into a zip file.
Iris created a new document and typed her report using a word-processing program.
- file
broader term; covers any type of computer file, not just text or office files
- spreadsheet
a specific type of document used for numbers and data tables
用法筆記
In computing contexts, 'document' often implies a file created with a word processor or similar application, but it can also refer to spreadsheets, PDFs, and presentations.
常見錯誤
document — verb
1. To write about, film, or photograph something in detail so that a permanent reco
To write about, film, or photograph something in detail so that a permanent record is kept for future use.
The journalist documented the refugee camp conditions in a series of articles and photographs.
Engineers documented every stage of the bridge repairs with photos and written notes.
be documented + with + [method/tool]
Wei documented his recovery process in a daily video diary.
It took the archaeology team three months to document all the tools found at the dig site.
文法句型
document + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly used with nouns like 'process', 'event', 'progress', 'changes', or 'findings' to indicate systematic recording.
常見錯誤
2. To support a statement, opinion, or theory with facts, references, or recorded e
To support a statement, opinion, or theory with facts, references, or recorded evidence that show it is true or reasonable.
The study documents a strong link between regular exercise and better sleep quality.
document + noun phrase: document a link / a relationship
Tanvi was able to document every expense she claimed during the business trip.
Medical records from the 1800s document that similar outbreaks occurred in coastal towns.
Constanza's research documents how the local language has changed over three generations.
- prove
stronger and more conclusive; 'document' implies providing supporting evidence rather than final proof
- demonstrate
shows something clearly through evidence or reasoning; slightly broader in use
- substantiate
more formal; means to provide solid evidence that supports a claim
- disprove
to show that something is false
文法句型
document + noun phrase
be documented + that-clause
用法筆記
Frequently used in academic, scientific, and legal writing. The object is often an abstract noun such as 'link', 'effect', 'need', or 'relationship'. A that-clause is common in formal registers.