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: the use of historical documents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
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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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Video generation relies on a variety of models, according to a Perplexity representative, even though its support documentation mentions only Veo 3.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Comprehensive data gathering for entry and exit of noncitizens will help address national security concerns, fraudulent use of travel documentation, and visa overstays, DHS said.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
All statements reflect our direct experience and verified documentation.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for documentation
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/documentation. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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