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
Arden also criticized the autopsy for lacking essential documentation, such as x-rays, clothing examination and adequate photographs.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Institutions must meet standards for curriculum, faculty, student services and outcomes, and provide documentation.
—Jimmy Aguilar, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Some states, including my home state of New York, may continue issuing non-REAL ID-compliant documents for residents who are unable to provide the proper documentation to receive a REAL ID.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Many state governments pushed back, citing increased costs, privacy concerns and the burden that the IDs would place on certain groups, such as the unhoused, to provide the extra documentation necessary to get the identification.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for documentation
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Institutions must meet standards for curriculum, faculty, student services and outcomes, and provide documentation.
—Jimmy Aguilar, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Some states, including my home state of New York, may continue issuing non-REAL ID-compliant documents for residents who are unable to provide the proper documentation to receive a REAL ID.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Many state governments pushed back, citing increased costs, privacy concerns and the burden that the IDs would place on certain groups, such as the unhoused, to provide the extra documentation necessary to get the identification.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 7 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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In Seminole County, a hotbed of bear encounters several years ago, has seen a dramatic decrease in conflicts with bears since implementing such non-lethal measures as the use of bear proof trash cans.—
Grant Gelhardt,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
Noun
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But this theory, like all others surrounding the expedition, is simply speculation—and it’s not fully supported by Inuit testimony.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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Following her testimony, Combs is requesting that her lawsuit be dismissed.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
19 May 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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