noun
doc
dok
noun
1
Informal short form of "doctor."
"The doc said I should rest for a few days."
2
A document, especially a file of text or official paperwork.
"Send me the doc when you're done editing it."
3
Short for "documentary."
"We watched a doc about the history of jazz."
How to Use Doc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual short word for doctor, document, or documentary depending on context.
When to use it
Informal in all senses; use "doctor" or "document" in formal writing.
Word Forms
docs plural, docs plural, docs plural, Docs plural
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Etymology
A clipped form of "doctor."