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
Can the manufacturer provide clear, complete ingredient disclosures and testing documentation?
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David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Over 300,000 foreigners without proper documentation are believed to be living in the country now, many of them Venezuelans.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Municipal offices were overburdened by companies being paid to help track down documentation needed for citizenship applications, Tajani said previously.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Extensive legal documentation produced during years of litigation offers a rare insight into a market normally shielded from public view.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
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David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Over 300,000 foreigners without proper documentation are believed to be living in the country now, many of them Venezuelans.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Municipal offices were overburdened by companies being paid to help track down documentation needed for citizenship applications, Tajani said previously.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Extensive legal documentation produced during years of litigation offers a rare insight into a market normally shielded from public view.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for documentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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Detectives conducted follow-up interviews and served multiple search warrants, which uncovered evidence that corroborated the allegations, leading to the case being submitted to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Defense lawyers for Høiby, who has no royal titles or official duties, said that there was no evidence to support the rape charges.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian government has acknowledged he was wounded early in the campaign, but no proof of life has been offered.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The light coconut scent gives it that elevated, spa-like feel, which is proof that a drugstore staple can still feel luxurious.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The case included 13 days of testimony, during which her defense team did not call any witnesses.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The measure was prompted by testimony by Tyler Medina, a 15-year-old who asked the committee to allow twins to drive together during the first six months after a young driver receives a permit or license.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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