documentation
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/ˌdɑːkjumenˈteɪʃn/
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/ˌdɒkjumenˈteɪʃn/
Official papers or information that you need to prove something or allow something to happen.
I couldn't enter the country because I didn't have all the necessary documentation.
Instructions or information that explain how to use something, especially a computer program or machine.
If the technical documentation is inadequate, your system is not a quality product.
The process of recording information in an official document.
The documentation of an agreement is important to avoid future misunderstandings.