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    documentary
    /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛnt(ə)ri/

    adjective

    • 1. consisting of or based on official documents: "documentary evidence of regular payments from the company" Similar recordeddocumentedregisteredwritten
    • 2. using pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual report on a particular subject: "a documentary programme about Manchester United" Similar factualnon-fictionalreal-lifetrue to lifeOpposite fictional

    noun

    • 1. a film or television or radio programme that provides a factual report on a particular subject.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDOCUMENTARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of documentary as a noun and an adjective, and see how it is used in different contexts. Find out the difference between documentary and documentary evidence, and explore related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › documentaryDocumentary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of documentary as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A documentary is a presentation expressing or dealing with factual events, or being or consisting of documents.

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  5. blog.celtx.com › what-is-a-documentaryWhat is a Documentary? | Definition, History, and Examples

    Nov 24, 2023 · Learn how documentaries capture reality and tell raw and often unique stories through various styles and techniques. Explore the history, characteristics, and types of this genre, and see some iconic examples.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › documentaryDOCUMENTARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Documentary definition: pertaining to, consisting of, or derived from documents. See examples of DOCUMENTARY used in a sentence.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Documentary_filmDocumentary film - Wikipedia

    A documentary film or documentary is a non-fictional motion picture intended to "document reality, primarily for instruction, education or maintaining a historical record". Bill Nichols has characterized the documentary in terms of "a filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception [that remains] a practice without ...

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDOCUMENTARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of documentary as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how to distinguish documentary from related terms such as documental, documentary film, and documentary evidence.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDOCUMENTARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A documentary is a movie or show that gives facts and information about a subject, or a form of documents. Learn more about the word, its usage and collocations with Cambridge Dictionary.