documentation

[ dok-yuh-men-tey-shuhn, -muhn- ]

noun

1. the use of documentary evidence.
2. a furnishing with documents, as to substantiate a claim or the data in a book or article.
3. Computers. manuals, listings, diagrams, and other hard- or soft-copy written and graphic materials that describe the use, operation, maintenance, or design of software or hardware:

   The documentation for the driver program is displayed on the screen.

documentation

/ ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of supplying with or using documents or references
2. the documents or references supplied
3. the furnishing and use of documentary evidence, as in a court of law
4. computing the written comments, graphical illustrations, flowcharts, manuals, etc, supplied with a program or software system

Other Words From

• docu·men·tation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of documentation¹

First recorded in 1745–55; document + -ation

Example Sentences

Rachael said the hospital's communication and documentation were "really bad" - often getting Lilian's name and details wrong.

From BBC

In some cases, medical teams are wasting precious time debating legalities and creating documentation, preparing for the possibility that they’ll need to explain their actions to a jury and judge.

From Salon

Also a part of PST Art, the exhibition showcases illustrations, architectural renderings and archival documentation related to the evolution of the pods.

From Los Angeles Times

But Díaz and Silva have long been in the country without documentation.

From Los Angeles Times

Domínguez is part of a new movement of migrants who are pushing the Mexican government to give back for their contributions to Mexico’s economy by making its new universal pension system available to its citizens living in the U.S. without documentation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• affidavit
• authentication
• authorization
• certification
• coupon
• credential
• deed
• diploma
• guarantee
• license
• paper
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• warrant
• warranty