documentation
noun
doc·u·men·ta·tion
ˌdä-kyə-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-,
-kyü-
1
: the act or an instance of furnishing or authenticating with documents
2
a
: the provision of documents in substantiation
also
: documentary evidence
b(1)
: the use of historical documents
(2)
: conformity to historical or objective facts
(3)
: the provision of footnotes, appendices, or addenda referring to or containing documentary evidence
4
: the usually printed instructions, comments, and information for using a particular piece or system of computer software or hardware
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Examples of documentation in a Sentence
You cannot visit the country unless you have the proper documentation.
Keep your receipts as documentation of your purchases.
Can you provide documentation of the claims you're making?
The program's documentation is poorly written.
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By obtaining comprehensive documentation, the aim is to streamline the approval process for projects like the expansion of the feedlot.
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Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
If a student is found to be without proper documentation, they may be removed from the bus, detained, and possibly deported under current immigration policies.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Knoblock says the city has seen a recent uptick in immigrants lacking documentation arriving in late-night and early-morning hours via pangas.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
The 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO on offer has a full hand of provenance, matching everything, a filing cabinet full of documentation, parts and service invoices, and a comprehensive history report by Marcel Massini.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
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Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
If a student is found to be without proper documentation, they may be removed from the bus, detained, and possibly deported under current immigration policies.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Knoblock says the city has seen a recent uptick in immigrants lacking documentation arriving in late-night and early-morning hours via pangas.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
The 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO on offer has a full hand of provenance, matching everything, a filing cabinet full of documentation, parts and service invoices, and a comprehensive history report by Marcel Massini.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/documentation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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documentation
noun
doc·u·men·ta·tion
ˌdäk-yə-mən-ˈtā-shən
-ˌmen-
1
: the providing of documents as proof
2
: evidence in the form of documents
3
: written instructions for using a computer or computer program
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