The word "document" refers to a written or printed piece of information that provides evidence, records details, or conveys information on a particular subject. It can be something as formal as a legal contract or as simple as a note or a report. Documents are used in many contexts, including business, education, and personal communication.
The word "document" originates from the Latin "documentum," meaning "a teaching or proof." The root "docere" means "to teach." It entered the English language in the 14th century with a similar meaning related to written evidence.