software documentation
- noun
- /ˈsɔftwɛr ˌdɑkjʊˈmɛnteɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
documentación de software
- The development team is updating the software documentation to reflect the new features.
Examples
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Poor software documentation can lead to user frustration and increased support requests.
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The software documentation is very helpful.
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Good software documentation is essential for helping users understand how to operate a program.
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Please refer to the software documentation for guidance.
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The new software documentation includes detailed instructions on how to install and configure the program.
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He referred to the software documentation to troubleshoot the issues he was having with the application.
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As a new employee, she had to read the software documentation to understand the features of the system.
Synonyms
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2.8
A book that shows how to use or fix something
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3.8
Written information that explains how to use a machine or computer program
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2.9
A small book that tells you how to set up and use a product
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1.0
A paper or online guide that tells you how to set up and use a device
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2.7
A small guide that shows how to set up and use a device
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3.3
A paper or file that tells you how to set up and use a device like a printer
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'software' (computer programs) + 'documentation' (written guides), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to manuals or guides for programs. This noun–noun compound follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern and is therefore immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner familiar with the constituents.
Etymology
Software documentation combines software, the programs that run on a computer, and documentation, written guides that explain something. Think of it as a paper or online guide that 'shows how to use a program', so today it means the written instructions and manuals for software.