documentation
noun
Simple meaning
The written account of an idea.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
non-native speakers' English
A documentary.
Documentary evidence and sources.
non-native speakers' English
Confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
Something transposed from a thought to a document; the written account of an idea.
non-native speakers' English
Documentary validation
“His documentation of the results was excellent.”
computingmechanical engineering
Documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program.
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- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
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- Varies by meaning
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A film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event.
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Program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs.
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