document
/ˈdɒk.jʊ.ment/(verb)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To record something in written, photographic, or other permanent form; to provide documentary evidence for.
Key Academic Collocations
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documentdocumentationdocumentarydocumenteddocumenting
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
recordchronicledetailregistersubstantiate
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The catastrophic consequences of deforestation on regional biodiversity are well documented in environmental literature."
"The report documents a 40% surge in e-commerce transactions following the advent of nationwide teleworking policies."
"Field researchers meticulously documented changes in marine species distribution across five coastal sectors."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'It is well documented that...' in Task 2 introductory paragraphs to introduce widely recognized facts.