doc

¹

[ dok ]

noun

, Informal.

1. doctor.
2. a casual, impersonal term of address used to a man.

doc

²

[ dok ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a document, especially a document on a computer.

DOC

³

abbreviation for

1. Department of Commerce.

doc.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. document.

DOC

¹

abbreviation for

1. Denominazione di Origine Controllata: used of wines
2. (in New Zealand) Department of Conservation

doc.

²

abbreviation for

1. document

doc

³

/ dɒk /

noun

1. informal.
   short for doctor, esp a medical doctor: often used as a term of address

Word History and Origins

Origin of doc¹

First recorded in 1845–50; by shortening

Origin of doc²

By shortening

Example Sentences

Jessica Solce is the director of No Control, making its World Premiere at DOC NYC on November 15.

From The Daily Beast

Some of the characters we meet in Inherent Vice prove to be roadblocks to Doc, as he conducts one investigation into the next.

From The Daily Beast

Eyes averted, Stittsworth asked if there was anything Doc Brinkley could do for…“you know… sexual weakness?”

From The Daily Beast

Although the company's previous titles also include the anti-Palin doc Sarah Palin: You Betcha!

From The Daily Beast

Maggie & Lydia, hang in there... the IV Doc is on the way!

From The Daily Beast

Old Doc Kraus handles the cases for the whole county when they come up.

From Project Gutenberg

"Doc is strong on detail," said the Tennessee Shad doubtfully.

From Project Gutenberg

"I've already thought of that," said Doc, as he took his leave.

From Project Gutenberg

"Al's right, Doc," said the Tennessee Shad, entering the discussion.

From Project Gutenberg

"Oh, it's a sort of school fad," said the Tennessee Shad, as Doc disappeared.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• expert
• physician
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• scientist
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