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Documentation

/ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/

Something transposed from a thought to a document; the written account of an idea.

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📖 Definitions of "Documentation"

noun

1
Something transposed from a thought to a document; the written account of an idea.
2
Documentary evidence and sources.
3
Documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program.
4
Comments that explain the usage of individual functions, libraries and blocks of code.

🔄 Synonyms of "Documentation"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
supportnoun	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
corroborationnoun	The act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation.
certificationnoun	The granting of a certificate.
software documentation	written text or illustration that accompanies computer software or is embedded in the source code.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Documentation"

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Word	Definition
certificationnoun	The granting of a certificate.
corroborationnoun	The act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation.
supportnoun	(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.
software documentation	written text or illustration that accompanies computer software or is embedded in the source code.
dossiernoun	A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.
documentnoun	An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
filenoun	A collection of papers collated and archived together.
backgroundernoun	(chiefly US) A briefing or document typically provided prior to a meeting or other event that gives basic details on subjects that are likely to be mentioned.
docsnoun	(software) documentation
cataloguingnoun	(British spelling) The act of arranging in, or as if in, a catalogue.
librarynoun	An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
documentarynoun	A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.
handoutnoun	A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.
referencenoun	The act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.
literaturenoun	The body of all written works.
textnoun	A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences.
documentalistnoun	A person, especially a librarian, who is an expert in documents and documentation.
settingnoun	The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
informationnoun	Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something.
docketnoun	(law) A schedule of cases awaiting action in a court.