Synonyms for

Documentation

Verb / ˌdɑ:kjʌmeˈnteɪʃʌn / / ˌdɑ:kju:meˈnteɪʃʌn / Another word for documentation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Documentation is the act of recording or providing evidence or information about something.

Synonyms & similar words

support corroboration softwaredocumentation certification record-keeping filing archiving cataloging chronicling registering logging noting recording reporting documenting

Synonyms by register

Formal

record account description explanation

Informal

info notes write-up docs

Literary

chronicle testament

Antonyms

obscurity concealment secrecy mystery ambiguity

Common collocations

  • user documentation
  • technical documentation
  • software documentation
  • API documentation
  • project documentation
  • create documentation
  • read documentation
  • update documentation

Word family

noun documentation
verb document
adjective documented

Usage note

Documentation refers to the collection of documents that explain or describe something. While 'docs' is a common informal abbreviation, it's best to use the full word in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor needs to complete the documentation before the patient can be discharged.
  2. I always make sure to keep good documentation of my expenses for tax purposes.
  3. The company's documentation process needs to be improved.
  4. The police officers took detailed documentation of the crime scene.
  5. The archaeologist spent hours working on the documentation of the ancient ruins.

Quotes

  • 'Documentation is like sex: when it is good, it is very, very good; and when it is bad, it is better than nothing.' - Dick Brandon
  • 'Documentation is the castor oil of programming. Managers know it must be good because programmers hate it so much.' - Jerry Weinberg
  • 'Documentation is the passport to success in the expanding global economy.' - Dan Quayle

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