doc

Informal file type

Doc is an informal title or form of address for a doctor, especially a physician: What's the diagnosis, doc?

It can also refer affectionately to anyone with expertise: He's the doc when it comes to fixing cars.

In computing, doc is short for document, appearing in filenames and as slang for documentation: Read the docs before asking questions. (Capitalized Doc is a name or nickname.)

physician

MD

Physician's degree letters

practitioner · specialist · consultant · intern · resident · GP · dentist · veterinarian · vet · pediatrician

computing

file

Stored collection of data

help · reference · specification · API · markdown · wiki · HTML · PDF · tutorial · changelog

document

documentation

Written proof or instructions

  • fileStored collection of data
  • paperPressed pulp for writing
  • recordPreserved account or achievement

certificate · paperwork · form · permit · passport · license · ID · identification · dossier · contract

Categories
Opposites
medical role

docpatient

Able to wait calmly

nonphysician · layperson · nonprofessional · invalid · sufferer

formality of title

docphysician

Licensed medical doctor

doctor · medical doctor · M.D. · attending physician · Dr.

Phrases
Family

doctor, document, documents, doctors, doctored, doctrine, documented, doctoring, docs

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G