documentation
gb/dɑkjəmɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/dɑkjəmɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 1900
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
Informational or instructional materials
Papers or files that give information or instructions about something.
Schéma d’usage :
documentation for [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'documentation' with 'document'. 'Documentation' refers collectively to related documents or materials, not a single file.
Synonymes
manual (Usually refers to a book of instructions for operating something specific.)
|
records (More general and can refer to any kept information, not just explanatory materials.)
Antonymes
oral explanation (Information given by speaking rather than in written or recorded form.)
Collocations
provide documentation
|require documentation
|submit documentation
|technical documentation
|legal documentation
Thèmes
business
|technology
|education
|work
|communication
Exemples
- The company requires proper documentation before approving your leave.
- Please submit all the necessary documentation by Friday.
- The software comes with online documentation to help new users.
- Immigrants must provide documentation proving their legal status.
- We updated the technical documentation after the latest product changes.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need documentation to apply for a visa.
- The teacher gave us documentation for the project.
- Please read the documentation before using the machine.
- You must bring documentation to the meeting.
Nom
technical
B2
action
2
Process of producing information materials
The work of making and keeping papers or files that give information.
Schéma d’usage :
documentation of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this process-oriented sense with the physical materials themselves.
Synonymes
recording (Broad term for capturing information in any form, not necessarily structured or explanatory.)
|
reporting (Focuses on presenting information, often periodically, rather than maintaining comprehensive reference materials.)
Antonymes
erasure (The removal or destruction of recorded information.)
Collocations
project documentation
|process documentation
|documentation standards
|documentation process
Thèmes
technology
|business
|work
|communication
Exemples
- The project manager is responsible for the documentation of all development stages.
- Good documentation of procedures can save time in the future.
- We are still working on the documentation of our research methods.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She is doing the documentation for the new system.
- Good documentation helps people understand the work.
- The team started the documentation of the process.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
documentation
API
GB/dɑkjəmɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/dɑkjəmɛntˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
doc - u - ment - a - tion (5 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: documentation
- Plural: documentation, documentations
Famille de mots
Forms
documentations
noun
Core family
document
noun A2
Related words
documentary
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
undocumented
adjective
Advanced or less common
documentarian
noun
Expressions
provide documentation
1/pɹəvˈaɪd dɑkjəmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Give official informational materials
To give papers or files that show proof or give information.
Exemples
- You must provide documentation before your application can be processed.
- The bank asked me to provide documentation of my income.
require documentation
1/ɹɪkwˈaɪɚ dɑkjəmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Demand official informational materials
To say that someone must give papers or files that show proof or give information.
Exemples
- Most countries require documentation for entry.
- The school will require documentation of your address.
technical documentation
1/tˈɛknɪkəl dɑkjəmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Materials explaining technical systems
Papers or files that explain how a technical product or system works.
Exemples
- The software update includes improved technical documentation.
- Engineers rely on technical documentation to fix problems.