As nouns the difference between screed and document
is that
screed is a long discourse or harangue while
document is an original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support any material substance on which the thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol.
As verbs the difference between screed and document
is that
screed is (construction|masonry) to produce a smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material while
document is to record in documents.
screed English
Noun
( en noun)
A long discourse or harangue.
A piece of writing.
A tool, usually a long strip of wood or other material, for producing a smooth, flat surface on, for example, a concrete floor or a plaster wall.
A smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material.
Synonyms
*(impassioned and angry discourse) diatribe, harangue, polemic, rant, tirade
*(smooth flat layer of concrete or similar) slab
Related terms
*shred
Verb
( en verb)
(construction, masonry) To produce a smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material.
(construction, masonry) To use a screed (tool).
Quotations
* 1999 , U.S. Dept. of the Army, Concrete, masonry, and brickwork: a practical handbook , page 131
*: The sequence of the operation is: screed', vibrate, then ' screed again. If forms are in good alignment and firmly supported, and if the concrete has the correct workability,
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document English
Noun
( wikipedia document)
( en noun)
An original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support. Any material substance on which the thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol.
* Paley
- Saint Luke judged to be authentic.
(obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
* I. Watts
- Learners should not be too much crowded with a heap or multitude of documents or ideas at one time.
(obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.
* Sir Walter Raleigh
- They were forthwith stoned to death, as a document to others.
Derived terms
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Verb
( en verb)
To record in documents.
- He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.
To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
- A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.
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