DOCUMENT Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdä-kyə-mənt

Definition of document

as in form

a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it filled out the documents for a bank loan

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as in certificate

a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something have your documents ready as you approach the border

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verb

ˈdä-kyə-ˌment

as in to prove

to show the existence or truth of by evidence he tried in vain to document a link between ancient civilizations and extraterrestrials

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Noun

The advisory documents the extraction of billions of tokens across millions of exchanges through fraudulent accounts and proxy transfer stations since at least late 2024. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Any potential user should have access to helpful documents covering key features, use cases and integrations as well as how to migrate off a competitor’s platform. — Kevin Cochrane, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Emails can document conversations with management, while a work order may show that someone was sent to make a repair. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Jean-Pierre Laffont is a pioneering French-American photojournalist who documented pivotal moments of the 20th century. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for document

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Noun

The Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph may be considered the earliest commercial form of long-distance electronic communication.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
So far, anti-AI legislation has taken the form of blocking subsidies for AI data centers.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of form

Noun

From Inventory To Evidence A cryptographic bill of materials (CBOM) can help identify where algorithms, keys, certificates and cryptographic libraries exist.

— Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Now, students across the nation can receive Pell Grants not only to pay for traditional undergraduate degrees, but also short-term workforce training programs like apprenticeships, career and technical education and certificate programs.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of certificate

Verb

The same may not prove true of utility costs where many rate hikes remain pending and a tough winter could cause further spikes.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
And while some of the allegations were never proved, he was convicted of perjury and perverting the course of justice and sentenced to four years in jail.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of prove

Noun

The artwork has been hand-folded to create two feather-like forms, inspired by the watermark found on Smythson’s featherweight paper.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The authors of this latest paper sought to capture the venom-pumping kinematics of honey bee stingers in order to identify the underlying biomechanics.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of paper

Noun

The latest agreements secure suppliers for two important aircraft systems, but Vertical must still complete development, integration, and regulatory certification before Valo can enter commercial service.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Halal certification covers how the chickens are processed, and the company says its birds are hand-processed according to Halal requirements.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of certification

Verb

But a key rationale for eligibility rules is to establish bright-line, predictable rules that should promote fair play and competition, with colleges, coaches and athletes treated similarly in similar situations.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Since establishing his label in Paris in 1937, Roger Vivier became known for experimentation with form, materials and heel shapes — a vocabulary creative director Gherardo Felloni continues to mine today.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of establish

Verb

The improvement demonstrates how low-noise lasers and high-quality optical resonators can increase rotation sensitivity on a photonic chip.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Their accounts demonstrate how AI is blurring the line between what's real and what's fake in the already fraught arena of online dating.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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