Documentation

nounStandard termShop Slang

The written manuals, schematics, and operating procedures for a piece of equipment.

The collective written materials that detail how a machine, system, or software operates. This includes user manuals, wiring diagrams, maintenance schedules, and safety protocols. Technicians rely on accurate paperwork to troubleshoot faults, train new operators, and verify that a system meets compliance standards.

Heard on the job

We can't commission this pump skid until the vendor hands over the final documentation.

Also heard as

  • docs
  • paperwork