Document vs. Documentation
Difference Between Document and Documentation
Documentnoun
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.
Documentationnoun
Something transposed from a thought to a document; the written account of an idea.
Documentnoun
Any material substance on which the information is represented by writing.
Documentationnoun
Documentary evidence and sources.
Documentnoun
(computing) A file that contains text.
Documentationnoun
Documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program.
Documentnoun
(obsolete) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
Documentationnoun
(programming) Comments that explain the usage of individual functions, libraries and blocks of code.
Documentnoun
(obsolete) An example for instruction or warning.
Documentationnoun
confirmation that some fact or statement is true
Documentverb
To record in documents.
He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred.Documentationnoun
program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs
Documentverb
To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
A ship should be documented according to the directions of law.Documentationnoun
documentary validation;
his documentation of the results was excellentthe strongest support for this this view is the work of JonesDocumentnoun
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Documentnoun
anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
Documentnoun
a written account of ownership or obligation
Documentnoun
(computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using 7-bit ASCII characters
Documentverb
record in detail;
The parents documented every step of their child's developmentDocumentverb
support or supply with references;
Can you document your claims?
