as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series
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Recent Examples of attestation
On-chain assets are, ultimately, financial instruments and the ecosystem is long overdue for crypto-specific audit and attestation standards.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This initiative requires software providers to submit machine-readable attestations of secure development practices, which must be validated by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within 90 days.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Bella said that Griffin signed the documents not as an approval, but as an attestation to his signature, which January said was correct.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency would be tasked with double-checking these security attestations and working with vendors to fix any problems.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This initiative requires software providers to submit machine-readable attestations of secure development practices, which must be validated by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within 90 days.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Bella said that Griffin signed the documents not as an approval, but as an attestation to his signature, which January said was correct.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency would be tasked with double-checking these security attestations and working with vendors to fix any problems.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
Noun
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There is no evidence that that is happening in significant numbers, according to the Migration Policy Institute.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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By the time the public began to learn of the newfound evidence, IndyCar had issued new penalties.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets Who reviews or approves decisions What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After returning home, Jarrett and colleagues combined their data with historical documentation and cultural knowledge.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Tesla’s legacy is a testament to the enduring impact of bold, forward-thinking leadership.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The recent Hitchcock restoration project, Roberts explains, is a testament to BFI’s active efforts.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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