B2 verb Neutral

document

/ˈdɒkjʊment/

To record something in the form of a written, photographic, or electronic record in order to provide evidence or information. It involves capturing details systematically to ensure that facts can be verified or referred to later.

Beispiele

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1

I decided to document my daily meals to better understand my eating habits.

I decided to record my daily meals to better understand my eating habits.

2

The government requires the agency to document all interactions with foreign officials.

The government requires the agency to record all interactions with foreign officials.

3

You should document that funny thing your cat does and post it online.

You should record that funny thing your cat does and post it online.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
document
Verb
document
Adverb
null
Adjektiv
documented
Verwandt
documentation
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Doctor' (Doc) who must 'document' every symptom a patient has to provide a 'ment' (mental) record for the hospital.

Schnelles Quiz

The scientist was careful to ___ every change in the chemical reaction during the trial.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: document

Beispiele

1

I decided to document my daily meals to better understand my eating habits.

everyday

I decided to record my daily meals to better understand my eating habits.

2

The government requires the agency to document all interactions with foreign officials.

formal

The government requires the agency to record all interactions with foreign officials.

3

You should document that funny thing your cat does and post it online.

informal

You should record that funny thing your cat does and post it online.

4

It is essential for historians to document the oral traditions of indigenous cultures before they are lost.

academic

It is essential for historians to record the oral traditions of indigenous cultures before they are lost.

5

Please document all project expenses so that we can process the reimbursement correctly.

business

Please record all project expenses so that we can process the reimbursement correctly.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
document
Verb
document
Adverb
null
Adjektiv
documented
Verwandt
documentation

Häufige Kollokationen

carefully document to record with great attention to detail
document the process to record the steps taken in a procedure
fully document to provide a complete and thorough record
document the findings to record the results of research or an investigation
failed to document did not record necessary information

Häufige Phrasen

well-documented

thoroughly recorded or proven with evidence

document one's journey

to keep a record of one's experiences over time

extensively documented

recorded in great detail across many sources

Wird oft verwechselt mit

document vs record

'Record' is more general and can apply to audio/video, while 'document' often implies providing official or evidentiary proof.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used as a verb, the emphasis is on the second syllable (doc-u-MENT). It is a transitive verb, meaning it always requires an object (e.g., 'document the event').

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the noun 'documentation' when they mean the action 'to document.' For example, avoid saying 'I need to documentation this' and instead say 'I need to document this.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Doctor' (Doc) who must 'document' every symptom a patient has to provide a 'ment' (mental) record for the hospital.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'documentum', meaning a lesson or proof, derived from 'docere', which means to teach.

Grammatikmuster

transitive verb regular verb (document, documented, documenting) often followed by a direct object
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Kultureller Kontext

In the digital age, 'documenting' has become a cultural phenomenon where people use social media to create a public record of their daily lives.

Schnelles Quiz

The scientist was careful to ___ every change in the chemical reaction during the trial.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: document

Verwandte Redewendungen

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