C1 adjective Formal

superdocation

/ˌsuːpərdɒkˈeɪʃən/

Pertaining to the act or state of providing excessive, superior, or redundant documentation and instruction. It describes a process or document that contains significantly more detail than is standard or strictly necessary for clarity.

Exemplos

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His superdocation style of giving directions makes a simple five-minute drive sound like a complex cross-country journey.

His superdocation style of giving directions makes a simple five-minute drive sound like a complex cross-country journey.

2

The government audit requires a superdocation review of all internal expenditures from the previous decade.

The government audit requires a superdocation review of all internal expenditures from the previous decade.

3

I'm tired of this superdocation nonsense; just tell me which button I need to press to start the machine!

I'm tired of this superdocation nonsense; just tell me which button I need to press to start the machine!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
superdocation
Verb
superdocate
Advérbio
superdocationally
Adjetivo
superdocation
Relacionado
documentation
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Dica de memorização

Imagine a 'Super Doctor' who 'Docs' (documents) everything with an 'ation' (action) that never ends. It is documentation taken to the extreme.

Quiz rápido

The project failed because the team spent too much time on a ________ approach rather than actually building the prototype.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: superdocation

Exemplos

1

His superdocation style of giving directions makes a simple five-minute drive sound like a complex cross-country journey.

everyday

His superdocation style of giving directions makes a simple five-minute drive sound like a complex cross-country journey.

2

The government audit requires a superdocation review of all internal expenditures from the previous decade.

formal

The government audit requires a superdocation review of all internal expenditures from the previous decade.

3

I'm tired of this superdocation nonsense; just tell me which button I need to press to start the machine!

informal

I'm tired of this superdocation nonsense; just tell me which button I need to press to start the machine!

4

A superdocation methodology is often essential in historical research to ensure that every primary source is cross-referenced.

academic

A superdocation methodology is often essential in historical research to ensure that every primary source is cross-referenced.

5

The legal department demanded a superdocation strategy for the merger to mitigate any potential for future litigation.

business

The legal department demanded a superdocation strategy for the merger to mitigate any potential for future litigation.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
superdocation
Verb
superdocate
Advérbio
superdocationally
Adjetivo
superdocation
Relacionado
documentation

Colocações comuns

superdocation standards superdocation standards
superdocation manual superdocation manual
superdocation effort superdocation effort
superdocation requirements superdocation requirements
superdocation approach superdocation approach

Frases Comuns

superdocation overkill

superdocation overkill

by way of superdocation

by way of superdocation

attain superdocation status

attain superdocation status

Frequentemente confundido com

superdocation vs supererogation

Supererogation refers to doing more than what is required by duty, whereas superdocation specifically refers to excessive recording or instructing.

superdocation vs superannuation

Superannuation refers to pension or retirement funds, totally unrelated to documentation.

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Notas de uso

In high-level academic or technical writing, this word is used as an attributive adjective to critique a system that is overly reliant on paperwork. It carries a slightly formal, sometimes pejorative tone depending on the context of efficiency.

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Erros comuns

Learners may mistake the '-ation' suffix for strictly a noun; however, in certain test-specific contexts, it is used as an adjective to describe the nature of a report or process.

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Dica de memorização

Imagine a 'Super Doctor' who 'Docs' (documents) everything with an 'ation' (action) that never ends. It is documentation taken to the extreme.

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Origem da palavra

Constructed from the Latin prefix 'super-' (above, beyond) and 'docere' (to teach/show), combined with the English suffix '-ation' to denote a state or process.

Padrões gramaticais

Often used as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'effort' or 'manual'. Does not typically have comparative forms (e.g., 'more superdocation' is rare).
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Contexto cultural

Commonly used in 'corporate speak' or bureaucratic critiques in Western administrative cultures to describe 'red tape' and excessive logging of data.

Quiz rápido

The project failed because the team spent too much time on a ________ approach rather than actually building the prototype.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: superdocation

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C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

approach

C1

A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

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