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
Shannon Amos was not able to provide documentation of a diagnosis of dementia.
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Elizabeth Maline, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Northup’s kidnappers had stolen his freedom papers—the documentation that designated him a free African American in the United States, where slavery would be legal for another two decades.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2025
The filing also notes a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, which the company is addressing through enhanced review procedures and documentation standards.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Maline, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Northup’s kidnappers had stolen his freedom papers—the documentation that designated him a free African American in the United States, where slavery would be legal for another two decades.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2025
The filing also notes a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, which the company is addressing through enhanced review procedures and documentation standards.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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There is even evidence for this from the government itself.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Toomey, the deputy director of ACLU's National Security Project, said the government has not supported its claims against TikTok with concrete public evidence.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2025
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That’s higher proof than traditional bourbon or rye whiskey, resulting in a lighter flavor profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors had presented it as proof of Mr. Adedeji’s gang affiliation.—
Selam Gebrekidan,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Forman disputed the testimony of one of the most important witnesses at Melissa's trial — Dr. Manny Montez.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The trial also featured depositions and testimony from multiple CNN journalists and executives.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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