doc

[ dok ]

/ dɒk /

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noun Informal.

doctor.

a casual, impersonal term of address used to a man.

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Origin of doc

First recorded in 1845–50; by shortening

Words nearby doc

Dobu, Dobuan, dobutamine hydrochloride, doby, Dobzhansky, doc, docent, Docetae, Docetism, DOCG, doch-an-doris

Definition for doc (2 of 4)

doc²

[ dok ]

/ dɒk /

noun Informal.

a document, especially a document on a computer.

Origin of doc

By shortening

Definition for doc (3 of 4)

DOC

abbreviation

Department of Commerce.

Definition for doc (4 of 4)

doc.

abbreviation

document.

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How to use doc in a sentence

Jessica Solce is the director of No Control, making its World Premiere at DOC NYC on November 15.
What Are We Protecting with Gun Laws?|Jessica Solce|November 13, 2014|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.
There Will Be Spliffs: ‘Inherent Vice’ Is a Bizarro Stoner Noir|Alex Suskind|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eyes averted, Stittsworth asked if there was anything Doc Brinkley could do for…“you know… sexual weakness?”
The Strange, True Tale of the Old-Timey Goat Testicle-Implanting 'Governor'|Penny Lane|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Although the company's previous titles also include the anti-Palin doc Sarah Palin: You Betcha!
‘Old Fashioned’: Your Christian-Friendly, Kink-Free Alternative to ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’|Asawin Suebsaeng|July 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Maggie & Lydia, hang in there... the IV Doc is on the way!
The I.V. Doc Comes to Your House, Fights Hangovers, and Wins|Abby Haglage|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Old Doc Kraus handles the cases for the whole county when they come up.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
"Doc is strong on detail," said the Tennessee Shad doubtfully.
The Varmint|Owen Johnson
"I've already thought of that," said Doc, as he took his leave.
The Varmint|Owen Johnson
"Al's right, Doc," said the Tennessee Shad, entering the discussion.
The Varmint|Owen Johnson
"Oh, it's a sort of school fad," said the Tennessee Shad, as Doc disappeared.
The Varmint|Owen Johnson

British Dictionary definitions for doc (1 of 3)

doc

/ (dɒk) /

noun

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

British Dictionary definitions for doc (2 of 3)

DOC

abbreviation for

Denominazione di Origine Controllata: used of wines

(in New Zealand) Department of Conservation

British Dictionary definitions for doc (3 of 3)

doc.

abbreviation for

document

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Medical definitions for doc (1 of 2)

doc

[ dŏk ]

n.

A physician, dentist, or veterinarian.

Medical definitions for doc (2 of 2)

DOC

[ dē′ō-sē′ ]

n.

Deoxycorticosterone; a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex or produced synthetically and used to treat adrenal insufficiency.

Deoxycholic acid; a bile acid used as a choleretic and digestant and in the synthesis of adrenocortical hormones such as cortisone.

doc

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noun Informal.

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