source document

Meanings

nounsource document (plural source documents)

An original document that is subsequently copied, translated, or transcribed.
An original document or record that provides proof of activity that is summarized elsewhere (e.g. case notes, medical chart, diary entry, minutes of a meeting, etc.).
1. accountingA document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account, such as a bank statement, bill of sale, invoice, receipt, etc.

Dutch verantwoordingsstuk, bewijsstuk

verantwoordingsstuk(accounting) document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account
bewijsstuk(accounting) document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account

Finnish alkutosite

alkutosite(accounting) document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account

French pièce justificative

pièce justificative(accounting) document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account

Polish dokument źródłowy

dokument źródłowy(accounting) document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account

Swedish källdokument

källdokument(accounting) document that provides official notification of a credit or debit to an account

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “source document,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/source%20document.