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
Court docs, obtained by the outlet, revealed the charges stemmed from an incident that allegedly occurred on May 27. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 Elsewhere, Canarian docs reflect a broader market trend. Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 June 2026 That includes 10-minute short docs on YouTube, Tik-Tok style videos with its ‘Five with a Farmer’ series, and its ‘11 Questions in 11 Minutes’ series, more geared toward business leaders. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 In addition to dramas, docs and entertainment shows, sports, including big-ticket rugby and soccer matches and tournaments, are also included. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 June 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 29 Jun. 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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