document
noun
a written or printed paper furnishing information or evidence, as a passport, deed, bill of sale, or bill of lading; a legal or official paper.
documenting
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present participleof document.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The drone remained overhead for several minutes, apparently filming and documenting at close range, before turning back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
"They have endured targeting, imprisonment, exile, and surveillance for simply reporting the news. It is an honor to recognize their commitment to documenting the truth."
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Companies usually only resort to putting an employee on a PIP if they’re close to being fired and the company needs to create a paper trail documenting poor performance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
For Chhavi, documenting the protest continued once the crackdown began.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Understanding the Pittman case and documenting the other demonstrably false things Myers had asserted would strengthen our evidence.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
