• Doc

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /dÉ’k/
    • Rhymes: -É’k
    • Homophones: Doc, dock

    Origin 1

    From doctor by shortening.

    Full definition of doc

    Noun

    doc

    (plural docs)
    1. (informal) A doctor.

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /dÉ’k/
    • Rhymes: -É’k
    • Homophones: Doc, dock

    Origin 2

    From document by shortening.

    Noun

    doc

    (plural docs)
    1. (informal) A document.

    Usage notes

    In professional jargon, this word is used especially in the plural to refer to technical documentation or collected legal evidence: "I'm not sure about that. I'll have to check the docs."

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