as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the archaeologist presented convincing documentation of her theory at the conference
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Recent Examples of documentation
The audits reviewed agency compliance with Evers' order, noting any inconsistent enforcement or documentation of DEI policies and practices.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
An applicant’s conservator, guardian or legal representative should provide supporting documentation with the Data Card.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
To secure the loans, Paul and his co-conspirators made false statements on loan applications and provided fraudulent documentation such as false income and employment information, financial and bank statements and tax returns, prosecutors said.
—Sydney Sasser
july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
Borrowers who manually provide their income documentation by uploading it into the online application, or appending it to their paper IDR application, typically experience longer processing times.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
An applicant’s conservator, guardian or legal representative should provide supporting documentation with the Data Card.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
To secure the loans, Paul and his co-conspirators made false statements on loan applications and provided fraudulent documentation such as false income and employment information, financial and bank statements and tax returns, prosecutors said.
—Sydney Sasser
july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
Borrowers who manually provide their income documentation by uploading it into the online application, or appending it to their paper IDR application, typically experience longer processing times.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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Świątek fans later posted evidence of Azarenka doing the same thing, in the same match, on social media.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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When asked if the efforts would be used to facilitate immigration enforcement or criminal prosecution, a spokesperson for the Indiana Secretary of State's office said local election officials should forward evidence of noncitizen voting to law enforcement.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
Noun
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If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In his ruling in one of the lawsuits, Court of Claims Judge Louis Benza cited the testimony of a veteran New York City police officer who said the doors to the gym were blocked by a table.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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Cox is accused of hiring a former client to damage his ex-girlfriend's car in retaliation for her testimony against him in a prior case.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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