document

• Ein Substantiv, das einen schriftlichen, gedruckten oder elektronischen Text bezeichnet, der Informationen, Beweise oder offizielle Aufzeichnungen enthält.

A noun referring to a written, printed, or electronic piece of text that provides information, evidence, or official records.

1. Written or printed recordA2formal

   A piece of written, printed, or electronic material that provides information or evidence.

   Dokument

   • Please sign the document at the bottom.
   • The lawyer reviewed the legal document carefully.
   • She saved the document as a PDF file.

   Synonymearchivecertificatechronicledeedfileinstrumentpaperrecordreportwriting

2. A2formal

   An official paper that gives information about something or that is used as proof.

   Dokument

   • You need to bring your identity document to the appointment.
   • The travel document was stamped at the border.
   • All official documents must be notarized.

   Synonymecertificatedeedinstrumentlegal documentpaperrecord

3. Computer fileA2informal

   A file created with a software application, such as a word processor or spreadsheet.

   Dokument

   • I lost the document when my computer crashed.
   • She attached the document to the email.
   • The document contains the meeting notes.

   Synonymefile

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas in schriftlicher oder digitaler Form festzuhalten, zu belegen oder mit Belegen zu versehen.

A verb meaning to record or provide evidence of something in written or digital form.

1. Record in detailB2formal

   To record something in written, photographic, or other form to provide evidence or information.

   dokumentieren

   • The journalist documented the events of the war.
   • Scientists documented the species' behavior over several years.
   • We need to document all the changes made to the system.

   Synonymecatalogchronicledetaillognoterecordregisterreportset downwrite down

2. Support with evidenceB2formal

   To provide written evidence or references to support a claim or statement.

   Dokumentieren

   • The lawyer documented her client's alibi with receipts.
   • The report documents the company's financial growth.
   • He documented his findings with photographs and notes.

   Synonymeattestback upcorroborateevidenceprovesubstantiatesupportvalidateverify