the document vs the documents

Both 'the document' and 'the documents' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The document' refers to a single specific document, while 'the documents' is used when referring to multiple specific documents.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"the document"

Use 'the document' when referring to a single specific document. It is singular and indicates a particular piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence.

Examples:

Please review the document before the meeting.
The document you sent me is very informative.

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Formal approval of the document is expected during 2016.
The ensuing compromise proposals significantly enhanced the quality of the document.
SolidWorks Explorer updates references to and from the document appropriately.
In fact, most of the document is written at Stage Two.
Halleck became one of the principal authors of the document.
Mountbatten read the first few pages and skimmed through the rest of the document.
The name of the document is derived from its first two words.
The final text of the document was drafted in January 1988 in Barcelona.
After he showed his cabinet the document, slight alterations were made in the wording.
They redacted the drug after the document was printed.
Dias said the document was a reaffirmation...
Recommendations included limiting the document to basic guiding principles.
Check the file permissions for the document or drive.
Sorry, the document you requested is currently unavailable.
Below is the document without the attachment.
Read the document Gazette 2017 online Read more...
Tip: Not all the document information can be modified.
This menu contains the links referring the document information.
I voted unequivocally for the document submitted.
Search for keywords within the document.

Alternatives:

this document
that document
my document
your document
a document

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"the documents"

Use 'the documents' when referring to multiple specific documents. It is plural and indicates more than one piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence.

Examples:

Please make sure you have all the documents ready for the presentation.
The documents you requested have been sent.

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Applicants must submit originals and copies of the documents.
We next invited reporters to have a look at the documents.
And the documents from the subsequent inquiry.
All the documents are dated today.
I brought the documents you requested.
Coca-Cola executives verified that the documents were valid and proprietary.
BBC-LLP examines the documents required to the company or entrepreneur.
The ECJ insisted that the documents were presented.
After receiving the documents and payment.
I saw the documents, it was in their name.
You should have the documents in a few minutes.
Samantha says the documents will prove my son was murdered.
I looked through the documents that were delivered to Mitch Crawford.
Dr. Kane altered the documents so she could disappear.
Bent left the documents at Gilbert's.
No, the documents are genuine.
But all the documents are in my briefcase.
All the documents are in that envelope.
Today I got the documents to sign.
But first you must read the documents.

Alternatives:

these documents
those documents
my documents
your documents
some documents

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