documentation
ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən
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Noun

1.
record keepingwritten or digital files used for guidance, reference or proof
  • Please keep the documentation in case the inspector requests proof.
2.
technical manualsTECH.manuals or guides for machines or softwareTECH.
  • The software came with extensive documentation.
3.
recordsthe act of providing documents or references
  • Documentation is required for the application process.
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Expressions with documentation

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extra papers that prove or explain information in a main record
Please submit supporting documentation with your visa application.
place that collects, organizes, and provides access to records and information
The university opened a new documentation center for historical research.
written materials explaining software use and features
The software documentation helped me understand the new update.
written materials explaining design and use of a computer or software system
The developer updated the system documentation after adding the new security features.

Origin of documentation

Latin, documentum (lesson) + -ation (action)

Terms with documentation included in their meaning

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documentation
write the day on a document
documentation
document providing information on a subject
documentation
official document recording a person's birth details
documentation
the date when a document is officially given
documentation
line made of dots or dashes on documents
documentation
to possess a documented history
documentation
document events or facts
documentation
book for keeping official records

Examples of documentation in a sentence

  • Submit all medical documentation before your insurance claim is processed.
  • He referred to the documentation for troubleshooting.
  • The documentation was updated with the latest features.
  • Careful documentation supported the engineer's findings.
  • The audit required documentation of every expense.

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  1. French:documentation, manuel, ...
  2. German:Dokumentation, Handbuch, ...
  3. Italian:documentazione, presentazione di documenti, ...
  4. Spanish:documentación, manual, ...
  5. Portuguese:documentação, ...
  6. Chinese:文档, 说明书, ...
  7. Japanese:文書類, ドキュメント, ...
  8. Arabic:وَثَائِق, دَلِيل المُسْتَخْدِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּיעוּד, ...
  10. Russian:документация, техническая документация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:документація, технічна документація, ...
  12. Hindi:दस्तावेज़, मार्गदर्शिका, ...
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