gerund / present participle
It means recording information about something in writing, pictures, or video.
They are documenting the damage.
Documenting the process helps the team find mistakes.
American English
How to pronounce documenting
verbB1Very common word
DAHKyuhmuhnihng
/ˈdɑk.jə.mə.nɪŋ/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of document
This form can name an activity or appear in a continuous verb form.
It means recording information about something in writing, pictures, or video.
What to listen for
Documenting is often pronounced /ˈdɑk.jə.mə.nɪŋ/, with the middle /t/ not clearly heard in natural speech. You may also hear /ˈdɑk.jə.mn̩.tɪŋ/, with a very short middle vowel.
Common pronunciation/ˈdɑk.jə.mə.nɪŋ/
Also heard/ˈdɑk.jə.mn̩.tɪŋ/
Meanings & examples
gerund / present participle
It means showing that something is true by providing records or other evidence.
The study is documenting serious side effects of the drug.
Documenting the decision with dated records protected the company in court.
Useful expressions
papers or files that give extra information or proof
Please send the supporting documents with your application.
Related words & forms
Drop the final e before -ing: documenting.