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commercial document

commercial document

3.3
A paper or electronic record used in business, for example an invoice
  • noun
  • /kəˈmɜrʃəl ˈdɒkjʊmənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : documento comercial
  • The lawyer drafted a commercial document detailing the contract for the new partnership.

Examples

  • But it is not true that firms always need full-blown and expensive commercial document management systems.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The accountant reviewed the commercial document to ensure all transactions were accurately recorded.

  • Before shipment, you must complete the commercial document that outlines the terms of sale.

Synonyms

commercial instrument
vscommercial document
  • Specialized
6.9

A legal document that businesses use to make or record payments

is broader, covering general business papers such as invoices or contracts

How Commercial

bill of lading
  • Formal
2 7.0
contract
∞ 2.8
invoice
50 3.3
to receipt
  • Formal
7.8
commercial document
  • Specialized
3.3
memo
341 1.8
personal letter
  • Informal
7 1.0

Surface Forms

commercial document singular
commercial documents plural

Morphology

commercial + document

The meaning of 'commercial document' is directly and compositionally derived from 'commercial' (relating to trade) + 'document' (a written record); a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a document used in business or transactions. This compound follows a common adjective+noun pattern found across many languages (e.g. Spanish 'documento comercial'), so its sense is transparent and predictable.

Etymology

Commercial document comes from joining commercial (about 'business') and document (a 'written paper'). Long ago, traders used written papers to record deals and shipments. That's why it means 'a paper used for business'.