Definitions
- Referring to a handwritten or typed document that has not been published. - Talking about a literary work or composition that is still in its original form. - Describing a historical or ancient document that is handwritten or hand-copied.
- Referring to any written or printed material that provides information or evidence. - Talking about an official record or file that contains important information. - Describing a digital or physical file that contains data, text, or images.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to written or printed materials.
- 2Both can contain important information.
- 3Both can be used for communication or record-keeping purposes.
- 4Both can be physical or digital in form.
- 5Both can be edited or revised.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Manuscript is often associated with literary or historical works, while document can be used for various purposes, including legal, administrative, or personal.
- 2Publication: Manuscript is typically unpublished, while document can be published or unpublished.
- 3Format: Manuscript is usually in book or paper form, while document can be in various formats, such as PDF, Word, or HTML.
- 4Usage: Manuscript is less common in everyday language, while document is more versatile and commonly used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Manuscript and document are both written or printed materials that contain information. However, manuscript refers specifically to a handwritten or typed document that is often literary or historical in nature and unpublished. On the other hand, document is a more general term that can refer to any written or printed material, published or unpublished, and used for various purposes.
