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doc
When used as a shortening of doctor, this term is highly informal and often carries a sense of familiarity or camaraderie. It is frequently used as a direct address or a nickname, but would be inappropriate in formal medical settings or professional correspondence where the full title is required.
As an abbreviation for document, the term is standard in technical, office, and digital contexts. It specifically evokes the image of a file or a digital record rather than a physical piece of paper. While common in spoken and written digital communication, it remains a clipping and is generally avoided in formal academic or legal writing.
Meanings
Examples
Hey doc, I have been having these headaches for a week.
I need to finish this doc before the meeting starts.
Doc, do you think the surgery will be successful?
The old doc in the village knew every patient by name.
Just send me the doc via email and I will review it.
The detective found a hidden doc containing the secret list.