Papers vs. Document

Difference Between Papers and Document
Papersnoun
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Documentnoun
An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
Papersnoun
Official documents or identification, as a passport.
He lost his papers while travelling and had a hard time getting home.Documentnoun
Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
Papersnoun
A collection of documents, unpublished writing or correspondence in an archive or library collection.
Documentnoun
(computing) A file that contains text.
Papersnoun
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Documentnoun
(obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
Documentnoun
(obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.
Documentverb
To record in documents.
He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.Documentverb
To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.Documentnoun
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Documentnoun
anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
Documentnoun
a written account of ownership or obligation
Documentnoun
(computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using 7-bit ASCII characters
Documentverb
record in detail;
The parents documented every step of their child's developmentDocumentverb
support or supply with references;
Can you document your claims?