# document

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ · frequency rank #2,987

## Definitions
1. An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
2. Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
3. A file that contains text.
4. An object conveying information by whatever means, capable of being indexed alongside other similar objects.
5. That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
6. An example for instruction or warning.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French document, from Latin documentum.

## Easily confused with
- **documents** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/document-vs-documents)

## Common misspellings (12)
`dcoument`, `ddocument`, `doccument`, `docmuent`, `docuemnt`, `documennt`, `documentt`, `documetn`, `documment`, `documnet`, `doucment`, `odcument`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/document