a written account providing proof, evidence etc
written communication
Cases of word usage
1) an agreement that a person must keep to, especially one that has force in law; the document containing such an agreement (bond)
2) something that covers; a covering letter ( = one sent with a document or with goods etc) (covering)
3) an official identity document (to be) carried by a person travelling abroad (passport)
4) an earnest request or appeal (especially a written document signed by a large number of people); a formal application made to a court of law (petition)
5) (to make) a copy of (a document etc) using a photographic method (photocopy)
6) (a document giving) authority to represent or act for another (especially in voting at an election) (proxy)
7) a large sea-animal with short fur and wide flippers; a piece of wax, lead etc stamped with a design, attached to a document to show that it is genuine, or to a letter, packet, box, bottle, door etc to show that it has not been opened; something used to make an opening airtight or watertight (seal)
8) a receipt or document used instead of money (voucher)