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attestation

noun

ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce attestation (audio)
Definition of attestationnext
as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series

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Recent Examples of attestation The domicile attestation is different from the QAV, Schreiber emphasized. — Zach Laird, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Eligibility is open to all Californians buying or leasing their first EV — this is confirmed through a buyer’s attestation. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Early work on agent attestation and verifiable execution shows where this is going. — Najwa Aaraj, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process. — John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for attestation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
  5. testament
Noun
  • Some must also be housed and cared for as evidence, either until charges against a defendant are dismissed or the animals are permanently seized by the government.
    — John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this modest tourism boom, the town retains plentiful architectural evidence of its history as a turn-of-the-century manufacturing hub, with an abundance of red-brick and steel edifices lining its streets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Now, though, with FEMA money involved, residents have to show proof of residency through a utility bill, ID or other means.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The proof was right in front of us; this is an incredibly versatile piece to hang onto for fall.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • Sandusky’s trial produced shocking testimony from other victims The shadow of Penn State’s influence in this borough in the center of the commonwealth continues to hang over the case.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • About two months after his testimony, Pujo’s report mapped out in pitiless detail all the interrelationships between Morgan and his small network of industrialists.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • To maintain eligibility, households consisting entirely of full-time students may be required to provide documentation to their property manager demonstrating that at least one of the above exceptions is met.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Officials frequently approved reimbursement after travel had already happened, and failed to require consultants to provide documentation like receipts, violating contract rules around wasteful spending.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • Even then, the kindergartner recognized the significance of this last testament.
    — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That’s a compliment, a testament to his greatness, not an attack on his character (because this is perfectly legal).
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of testament

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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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