doc

1 of 2

noun

ˈdäk How to pronounce doc (audio)
Synonyms of docnext
: doctor

doc

2 of 2

abbreviation

document

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Examples of doc in a Sentence

Noun Am I going to be OK, doc? currently completing a residency as an emergency room doc
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The doc began production in Washington, D.C., and continued through the end of 2024. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025 Gourd-Mercado: The U.S. doc industry also feels the need to connect more than ever. — Annika Pham, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025 With the ailing wagon boss strapped into the device, the doc begins slowly excavating. — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025 On Thursday, March 13, Taylor filed legal docs to become the administrator of her mother’s estate, citing that Pamela died without a will. — Charna Flam, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doc

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First Known Use

Noun

1740, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doc was in 1740

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doc

1 of 2 noun
ˈdäk How to pronounce doc (audio)
: doctor
—used chiefly as a familiar term of address

doc

2 of 2 abbreviation
document
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