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 administration has conducted numerous ICE raids, some of which have swept up people with proper documentation.
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Gabe Whisnant
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Like several key details of Dave’s character in particular, the location draws attention to the artificiality of the story being told, even as curious viewers can go online and find actual documentation of the podcast’s real-life basis.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
The document also indicated that more than 6,400 U.S. citizens living in Israel had submitted documentation asking for information regarding U.S.-charted evacuation flights.
—Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Trial documentation should explicitly state when and how AI is used.
—Taposh Roy, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Gabe Whisnant
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Like several key details of Dave’s character in particular, the location draws attention to the artificiality of the story being told, even as curious viewers can go online and find actual documentation of the podcast’s real-life basis.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
The document also indicated that more than 6,400 U.S. citizens living in Israel had submitted documentation asking for information regarding U.S.-charted evacuation flights.
—Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Trial documentation should explicitly state when and how AI is used.
—Taposh Roy, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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However, a growing amount of evidence suggests that adding work and other eligibility requirements to social programs fails to do much to actually encourage work.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Most weight loss advice during this period, however, is not evidence based, Bulik pointed out.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Those seeking renewal permits will also have to show proof of training from a verified instructor within 6 months of their renewal application.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Trump’s advisers tout that economic data as proof that their critics are wrong.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Still, Powell’s testimony before the House of Representatives could spell bumpy waters ahead.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Powell's semiannual testimony to Congress kicks off Tuesday morning, as the central bank leader presents the Fed's monetary policy report to the House Financial Services Committee.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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