noun
documentation
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noun
1
Written material that explains, records, or proves something, such as instructions for software or supporting paperwork.
"The software's documentation explains every feature in detail."
"You'll need documentation to prove your date of arrival."
How to Use Documentation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSupporting written material — instructions, records, or proof — that explains or backs something up.
Common pairings
technical documentation
supporting documentation
lack of documentation
Word Forms
documentations plural, documentations plural
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Etymology
From document + -ation.