Meaning
To document means to create a written or digital record of information, events, or processes for future reference or evidence.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "document" with "documentary," which refers to a film or television program.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
Monday
Sarah
goes
to
the
community
centre
to
meet
volunteers
who
help
with
the
food
bank
.
She
tries
to
document
each
delivery
so
the
team
can
check
what
arrived
and
when
.
After
the
shift
she
writes
brief
notes
and
adds
photos
to
the
shared
folder
,
which
makes
it
easier
to
solve
any
problems
later
.
This
clear
record
helps
new
volunteers
understand
the
routine
quickly
.
Common Phrases
document findings
document a process
document changes
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