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Is the word documentation a mass noun?

Yes, "documentation" is generally considered a mass noun.

Here's why:

* Uncountable: You can't count individual instances of "documentation". It's a collective term for a body of written or printed material.

* No plural form: You wouldn't say "documentations" to refer to multiple instances of documentation.

* Used with singular verbs: "The documentation is complete."

However:

There are instances where you might use "documentation" as a countable noun, referring to individual pieces of documentation. For example:

* "We need to update all the documentations for this project." (This is technically grammatically incorrect, but commonly used in informal contexts)

In general, it's safe to treat "documentation" as a mass noun.

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