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undocumented

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnˈdɑːkjəmentɪd/ · UK /ˌʌnˈdɒkjʊmentɪd/

undocumented means: Not having the official papers needed to enter, live, or work in a country.

adjective

WITHOUT REQUIRED PAPERSB2

Not having the official papers needed to enter, live, or work in a country.

  • The charity helps undocumented migrants.
  • She interviewed undocumented workers about their jobs.
  • Some undocumented families avoid seeking official help.

Similar words: unauthorized

Opposites: documented

Common phrases: undocumented immigrant, undocumented worker, undocumented migrants

NO USAGE INSTRUCTIONSC1

Having no written instructions or information explaining how something works or should be used.

  • This feature is undocumented.
  • The program contains several undocumented commands.
  • Developers struggled to understand the undocumented code.

Opposites: documented

Common phrases: undocumented feature, undocumented code, undocumented function

NO WRITTEN EVIDENCEC1

Not supported by documents or written records.

  • The claim remains undocumented.
  • Much of the village's early history is undocumented.
  • The report includes several undocumented statements about the incident.

Similar words: unrecorded, unsubstantiated

Opposites: documented

Common phrases: undocumented claim, undocumented event, undocumented history

Questions about undocumented

What does undocumented mean?

Not having the official papers needed to enter, live, or work in a country.

What is undocumented in other languages?

Türkçe: belgesiz · Español: indocumentado · Français: sans papiers · Deutsch: ohne Aufenthaltspapiere · Italiano: senza documenti · 日本語: 在留資格のない

How do you pronounce undocumented?

In American English /ˌʌnˈdɑːkjəmentɪd/; in British English /ˌʌnˈdɒkjʊmentɪd/.

How do you use undocumented in a sentence?

The charity helps undocumented migrants. She interviewed undocumented workers about their jobs.

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