document

Definitions

• An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
• Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
• (computing) A file that contains text.
• (obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
• (obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.