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documentation

/ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/

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

Examples :

"The teacher's detailed documentation of the student's progress was helpful for understanding the learning process. "
writing communication technical info internet technology business

Related Words

Illustration documentary

documentary noun

/ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.(tɚ.)ɹi/

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

"The documentary about the history of our school showed how it was founded and how it changed over time. "

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration functions

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration documents

documents noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənts/ /ˈdɑkjəmənts/

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.

"The school required all students to submit their application documents to prove their enrollment. "

Illustration extensive

extensive adjective

/ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/

Having a great extent; covering a large area; vast

"The park has an extensive collection of trees, covering almost half the city block. "

Illustration transposed

transposed verb

/trænzˈpoʊzd/ /trænsˈpoʊzd/

To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.

"The teacher accidentally transposed the order of the students' names on the attendance sheet, so she called out Sarah after John. "

Illustration spreadsheet

spreadsheet noun

/ˈspɹɛdˌʃiːt/ /ˈspɹɛdʃiːt/

A sheet of paper, marked with a grid, in which financial data is recorded and totals calculated manually.

"My grandmother used a spreadsheet to track the monthly expenses for her household. "

Illustration operation

operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "