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
If flawed documentation enters the system upstream, flawed decisions emerge downstream.
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
The best one comes with a catch its own documentation admits.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The workers provided documentation and spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation and to protect the ongoing investigation.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Last May, SpaceX filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission key documentation that signaled an initial public offering (IPO) of stock.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 12 June 2026
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
The best one comes with a catch its own documentation admits.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The workers provided documentation and spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation and to protect the ongoing investigation.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Last May, SpaceX filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission key documentation that signaled an initial public offering (IPO) of stock.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
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Humpback whale song has previously been connected between whales between Omani and Indian coasts, Luban’s long journey is first direct evidence of an ASHW crossing the Arabian Sea.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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At a hearing last month, Carro ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors said linked Mangione to the killing could be used as evidence against him.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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One major concern is that people may mistake temporary symptom relief for proof that an ineffective treatment truly works.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Last week, attorneys and advocates sent a demand letter to Chief Judge William McConico arguing the court should require landlords to show proof of a valid certificate of compliance in eviction cases.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Allman’s testimony caused a rupture in the band and resulted in the first of several band breakups.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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In April the hearing resumed with three searing days of testimony.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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