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 mechanism that agricultural commissioners for Yuba and Sutter counties have at their disposal to curb theft is the annual walnut-buying period that establishes time frames and documentation requirements for buying and selling unprocessed walnuts.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Other challenges involve understanding IRS audit notices, knowing how to gather and provide very specific documentation, and responding in time to meet deadlines.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Comparable in size to the Arc de Triomphe, the Porte Monumentale also contained surface ornamentation based on Haeckel’s exacting lifelong documentation of organisms to be found in the world’s oceans.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The Labor of Lowcountry Cooking Much of this book’s historical value lies in its documentation of Black culinary and cultural heritage.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Other challenges involve understanding IRS audit notices, knowing how to gather and provide very specific documentation, and responding in time to meet deadlines.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Comparable in size to the Arc de Triomphe, the Porte Monumentale also contained surface ornamentation based on Haeckel’s exacting lifelong documentation of organisms to be found in the world’s oceans.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The Labor of Lowcountry Cooking Much of this book’s historical value lies in its documentation of Black culinary and cultural heritage.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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Sanders said there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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No evidence of data misuse was reported.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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These figures are preliminary and will be subject to proof via expert testimony, per the filing.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the city council meeting on Tuesday, Manny, in his emotional testimony, urged council members to oppose the federal enforcement.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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