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Definition of documentation

documentation

/ˌdɑː.kjə.mɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/
doc · u · men · ta · tion

Plural:documentations
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Adjective:documentary
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• noun

1

Material that provides official information or evidence, or that serves as a formal record.

Example

"Applicants must submit all required documentation before the registration deadline."


2

Written specifications, instructions, and guides accompanying computer hardware or software.

Example

"The developer consulted the technical documentation to understand how the new API functioned."


3

The process of classifying, annotating, and recording information or historical events in written or photographic form.

Example

"Careful documentation of archaeological findings is essential for preserving historical context."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the verb 'document' plus the suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'documentum' ('lesson, proof, or written example'), from 'docere' ('to teach').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Documentation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/documentation
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