Usage Note
Dokumentasyon is a Spanish loanword from documentación referring to the collection and organization of records, evidence, or supporting materials. In government and NGO work in the Philippines, proper dokumentasyon of beneficiaries and activities is a frequent requirement for compliance and audits.
Examples
" Kailangan ng dokumentasyon. "
Natural Translation
Documentation is needed.
Literal Translation
Needed of documentation.
" Kailangan ng dokumentasyon para maiproseso ang iyong aplikasyon. "
Natural Translation
Documentation is needed to process your application.
Literal Translation
Need documentation for to-be-processed the your application.
" Hindi maaaring iproseso ang bayad kung kulang ang dokumentasyon na isinumite ng kontratista. "
Natural Translation
The payment cannot be processed if the documentation submitted by the contractor is incomplete.
Literal Translation
Not can be-processed the payment if lacking the documentation that submitted by-the contractor.
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