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1 American
[dok]
/ dɒk /
doc
2
American
[dok]
/ dɒk /
noun
Informal.
DOC
3
American
abbreviation
doc.
4
American
abbreviation
DOC
1
British
abbreviation
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Denominazione di Origine Controllata: used of wines
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(in New Zealand) Department of Conservation
doc.
2
British
abbreviation
doc
3
British
/ dɒk /
noun
Etymology
Origin of doc1
First recorded in 1845–50; by shortening
Origin of doc2
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Maybe you’re craving another doc that will turn itself inside-out, revealing an underbelly of broken mirrors.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Nathan Fielder, who’s behind the Elizabeth Holmes doc ‘You Can See Everything,’ is well-known to comedy fans for his docuseries ‘The Rehearsal’ and ‘Nathan for You.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
More than a meta perspective or conventional behind-the-scenes doc, “Making Marie Antoinette” is a tender portrait of familial love from mother and daughter alike.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
The doc will be released on streaming platform Netflix next week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Kareem: So are you a doc film purist?
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
"How much DOC finds its way to the ocean via rivers and streams is a part of the carbon cycle we don't know much about," says Rawlins.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 4, 2026
The agency said there had been “repeated false or misleading claims by DHS about DOC custody, detainers, and cooperation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
“I see it like a product from a DOC — where it matters deeply where you’re sourcing it from.”
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2025
The DOC - which is responsible with managing stranded marine rescues - called the rescue effort "incredible, with everyone coming together for the whales".
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2024
"Oh! who's a-goin' to look over your shoulder— only DOC."
From Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley — Volume 10 by James Whitcomb Riley
“The family, like Tom says, really gave us the most important thread throughout the doc. It’s a perspective of John that no one knows,” Santos said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 24, 2021
“Saw my doc. He said DO NOT go to the hospital,” Ryan texted a friend in an undated message, according to the accusation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2021
"Tonight, we lost a beautiful, resilient, passionate doc. Keep singing, TO."
From Fox News ● Nov. 20, 2018
“Tonight, we lost a beautiful, resilient, passionate doc. Keep singing, TO.”
From Washington Times ● Nov. 20, 2018
“Okay, doc. Should I take two aspirin and call you in the morning?”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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