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 Word Forms

• documentational adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of documentation¹

First recorded in 1745–55; document + -ation

Example Sentences

The massive immigration operation led to the arrests of more than 300 workers without documentation during simultaneous raids at Glass House Farms’ Camarillo and Carpinteria grow sites, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

From Los Angeles Times

It is unclear how many are living in Chicago without official documentation.

From BBC

With the necessary documentation, shippers will pay duties based on the country of origin's tariff rate.

From BBC

The uncle joined us and showed us his documentation, which he says he waved to the agents from his window to prove that he is in the US legally.

From BBC

The shop is helping the Hers complete documentation and certification.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• affidavit 
• authentication 
• authorization 
• certification 
• coupon 
• credential 
• deed 
• diploma 
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• paper 
• permit 
• receipt 
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• warrant 
• warranty