documents
word · lemma: document
/ˈdɑkjəmənts/, /ˈdɑkjumənts/
DAH-kyuh-muhnts, DAH-kyoo-muhnts
/ˈdɒkjəmənts/, /ˈdɒkjumənts/
DO-kyuh-muhnts, DO-kyoo-muhnts
Definition
Written, printed, or digital papers that contain information. It can also mean official papers used to prove identity, agreement, or other important facts.
Usage & Nuances
Common in offices, schools, and legal contexts. 'Documents' often means files or paperwork in general, while 'ID documents' or 'travel documents' specifically mean official papers. For computer files, English often uses 'open/save/share documents'.
Spanish: documentosPortuguese (BR): documentosPortuguese (PT): documentosChinese (Simplified): 文件 - 证件Chinese (Traditional): 文件 - 證件Hindi: दस्तावेज़ - कागज़ातArabic: مستندات - وثائقBengali: নথিপত্র - দস্তাবেজRussian: документыJapanese: 書類Vietnamese: tài liệuKorean: 문서Turkish: belgeler - dokümanlarUrdu: دستاویزاتIndonesian: dokumen
Example Sentences
Please put these documents on my desk.
basic
I need the documents for my visa application.
basic
She keeps important documents in a safe box.
basic
Can you email me the documents before the meeting?
natural
We still haven't signed the documents yet.
natural
The lawyer asked us to bring all the documents we had.
natural