doc
dok
Doc (noun) means informal short form of "doctor.". Example: “I'm seeing the doc tomorrow about this cough that won't go away.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "doctor."
"I'm seeing the doc tomorrow about this cough that won't go away."
"Ask the doc whether these tablets are safe to take with food."
"The doc said I should rest for a few days."
2
A document, especially a file of text or official paperwork.
"I saved the doc to the shared folder so everyone can read it."
"Could you sign this doc and scan it back to the office?"
"Send me the doc when you're done editing it."
3
Short for "documentary."
"Have you seen that new doc about life under the ocean?"
"The students were asked to make a short doc about their town."
"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.
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Etymology
A clipped form of "doctor."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “doc” mean?
The word “doc” means informal short form of "doctor.". In plain terms, a casual short word for doctor, document, or documentary depending on context.
How do you pronounce “doc”?
“Doc” is pronounced dok (/dɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “doc” in a sentence?
Here is “doc” used in a sentence: “The doc said I should rest for a few days.”
What part of speech is “doc”?
“Doc” is a noun.
Is “doc” a common word?
“Doc” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “doc” have?
“Doc” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "doctor.".
Is it acceptable to call a doctor "doc"?
"Doc" is a friendly, informal way of addressing a doctor, common in casual speech, as in "Thanks, doc." It is too informal for professional or written contexts, where "Doctor" with the surname in speech, or "Dr." in writing, is standard.
What is a doc file?
In computing, a "doc" is a document, especially a text file, and ".doc" is a long-standing file extension for word-processing documents. In everyday office talk, "the doc" usually just means the document currently being worked on.
Is doc short for anything besides doctor?
Yes. "Doc" also serves as a short form of "document," referring especially to a text file or piece of official paperwork. Context makes the sense clear: "ask the doc" points to a doctor, while "edit the doc" points to a document.
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