To document
Example: Historians document important events to preserve the past.
Definition
"To document" means to record information, events, or evidence systematically, often in writing or other lasting forms, to ensure that important details are preserved and can be referenced in the future. Historians document important events to preserve the past.
Etymology
The verb "to document" comes from the Latin word "documentum," meaning "lesson" or "example," which itself derives from "docere," meaning "to teach." Did you know that originally, documents were considered tools for teaching or proving something important?
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"To document" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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