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
According to a probable cause affidavit by DA Investigator Ben Holt, the inventory inspection found instances where lot numbers for some vials did not match documentation, and appeared to have been pried open to bypass their tamper-proofing.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Adults with no documentation should receive two doses of MMR vaccine 28 days apart.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
The equipment was in varying stages of disrepair, and there was no documentation accompanying it.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
If a child born in Miami or Houston or Des Moines is no longer automatically a citizen, what documentation will be required at birth to prove eligibility?
—Vilerka Bilbao, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Adults with no documentation should receive two doses of MMR vaccine 28 days apart.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
The equipment was in varying stages of disrepair, and there was no documentation accompanying it.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
If a child born in Miami or Houston or Des Moines is no longer automatically a citizen, what documentation will be required at birth to prove eligibility?
—Vilerka Bilbao, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
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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Among other reasons to dispute the claim, the council cited a lack of evidence from spy agencies about communication and monetary exchanges that would be expected if the gang and government were working together.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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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Ars Video Whether the Take It Down Act can survive a potential constitutional challenge or not, the 48-hour timeline may be deficient for other reasons, though, victim testimony suggests.—
Ashley Belanger – May 19,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Their testimony is likely to highlight both the practical and political pressures confronting ICE personnel in the field.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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