digital document

[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈdɒkjumənt/]
nounpl: digital documents
documento digital
1. A file or record created, stored, and transmitted in electronic format using computers or digital devices, as opposed to paper or physical form
The company switched to digital documents to reduce paper waste and improve accessibility.
A empresa migrou para documentos digitais para reduzir o desperdício de papel e melhorar a acessibilidade.
2. Any text, image, multimedia, or data file that exists only in digital form and can be edited, shared, or archived electronically
Digital documents can be easily backed up and accessed from anywhere with internet connection.
Documentos digitais podem ser facilmente salvos em backup e acessados de qualquer lugar com conexão à internet.
The shift to digital documents is more pronounced in urban Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where businesses increasingly adopt digital transformation. In Portugal, there's a strong governmental push for digitalization of public services and documentation. The term 'documento eletrônico' in Portuguese-speaking countries often has legal implications regarding digital signatures and authenticity verification.
NYC Slang
e-doc
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electronic documente-documentdigital filecomputer fileonline document
Antonyms / Antônimos
paper documentphysical documentprinted documenthardcopy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento digital
Most common usage in business and government contexts
São Paulo
documento eletrônico
Alternative term used interchangeably in legal and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
documento digital / arquivo digital
Both terms are widely used; 'arquivo digital' emphasizes the file aspect
Portugal
documento digital / documento eletrónico
Portuguese uses 'eletrónico' spelling; terminology varies between formal and informal contexts

Related Words

PDFdocument management systemdigitizationfile formatcloud storageelectronic signature

Related Idioms & Phrases

go digital
paperless office
cloud-based document
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