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the document contains vs the document contain

The correct phrase is 'the document contains.' 'Contains' is the correct verb form to use with the singular subject 'the document.' 'Contain' is the plural form of the verb, which means it should be used with a plural subject.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"the document contains"

Use 'the document contains' when referring to a singular document that holds something within it.

Examples:

  • The document contains important information.
  • The file contains all the necessary data.
  • The book contains a detailed explanation of the topic.
  • Feb 18, 2014 ... the document contains no comments or tracked changes. I am having an issue with a document I believe was originally created in Word 2007 ...
  • Jul 14, 2024 ... ... r/AdobeIllustrator - Adobe Illustrator Start a new file fast D The document contains PDF. Upvote 3. Downvote 5 Go to ...
  • Sep 11, 2017 ... The document contains PDF objects that have been reinterpreted: To get the look, some of the text was converted to paths. · correct answers 1 ...
  • Jan 9, 2016 ... 42 Save error (xls); The document contains more rows that supported in the selected format Additional rows were not saved. I saved each file ...
  • Mar 30, 2018 ... - 1005 the document contains an XFA based form. I uninstalled the software, deleted all remaining folders, removed the certificates, cleared ...
  • Aug 16, 2012 ... The document will render with garbled text in some browser configurations if the document contains characters from outside the US-ASCII range.
  • 1005 the document contains an XFA based form. This is coming up when opened in acrobat pro 8 and adobe reader XI Can anyone please tell me what this is and ...
  • Dec 27, 2018 ... The document contains non-pixel elements. Would you like to save the document flattened to pixels, or save as a new document? What should I ...
  • Jul 7, 2014 ... The document will render with garbled text in some browser configurations if the document contains characters from outside the US-ASCII range.
  • Apr 9, 2018 ... The document contains unknown data. Hi folks! I have been working with Adobe Photoshop document. Yesterday without thinking I stupidly turned ...

Alternatives:

  • the document holds
  • the document includes
  • the document features
  • the document comprises
  • the document consists of

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

"the document contain"

  • Jan 7, 2022 ... Does the document contain email addresses or other potentially sensitive information? Is the document soliciting email addresses or other ...
  • Dec 4, 2008 ... Does the document contain recorded changes (Edit > Changes > Record: YES)? Or, does it contain OLE objects (e.g. formulas)? See this thread ...
  • Does the document contain current information? No – Content that is old, outdated, contains incorrect information, or is no longer relevant must be removed ...
  • Jan 12, 2014 ... docx file an error message appear saying that the document contain features that are not compatible with word 2007 document format, and asks me ...
  • ... the document contain macros that kick in when saving, if so what do they do, … Too many open questions for a crystal ball. PS25 November 7, 2018, 9:44pm #3.
  • Apr 25, 2022 ... ... the document contain a standard hyperlink and a mailto link (which I don't want to replace with text). Thanks very much, Steve Note: The ...
  • Of the following options, what type of special information does the document contain? Restricted Data. A piece of information has been classified for five ...
  • Does the document contain macros? If yes, you can't simultaneously edit a macro-enabled document. Word denotes macro enabled documents with this icon: The ...
  • Aug 29, 2019 ... Does the document contain macros? NewUser111 August 29, 2019, 4:41pm #3. Not that I know of! :wink: No, I have not used macros in Writer. I ...
  • Jul 21, 2017 ... I have a Frame Maker document file which contain a imported Word file. The document contain lot of tables like below. What i am trying to do is ...

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