doc

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of docnext
: doctor

doc

2 of 2

abbreviation

document

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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Noun
There is a healthy mix of international stories, American directors, docs with big-streamer support and docs with smaller theatrical distribution. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026 Strength in docs This year, fifteen documentaries feature throughout the festival’s various strands and Gallagher says these are imperative to the lineup. Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026 Usually with rock docs and their ilk, watching via streaming or waiting to see at home is fine. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026 Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him. Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doc

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doc. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

doc

1 of 2 noun
: doctor
used chiefly as a familiar term of address

doc

2 of 2 abbreviation
document
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