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
Rental car companies may also require additional documentation, such as an International Driving Permit, before allowing a customer to rent a vehicle.
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Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
In the car, police seized a wallet containing identification, medical documentation and debit cards issued to a man named Jayden Rucker, police said.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
To qualify, travelers are usually required to book directly through the airline and provide documentation, such as a death certificate, funeral home contact information or proof of relationship.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Eligibility requirements are strict, and the IRS requires detailed financial disclosures and supporting documentation to prove your financial hardship.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
In the car, police seized a wallet containing identification, medical documentation and debit cards issued to a man named Jayden Rucker, police said.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
To qualify, travelers are usually required to book directly through the airline and provide documentation, such as a death certificate, funeral home contact information or proof of relationship.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Eligibility requirements are strict, and the IRS requires detailed financial disclosures and supporting documentation to prove your financial hardship.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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In recent days, another leak—of a call between Orbán and Vladimir Putin—has been held up as evidence of the former’s subservience.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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At the time, investigators collected DNA evidence in both cases, but no match was identified.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some fans see the early results from ABS as proof umpires are incompetent.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Toronto, the raccoons are in a race to outwit humans as urban wildlife managers try to design animal-proof trash bins.—
Daniel T. Blumstein,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 17-year-old who was attacked in the video suffered a broken nose and a concussion, according to a summary of his grand jury testimony contained in a motion filed in the case.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 12-week appeal trial, which began last month, will reexamine all of the evidence and testimony related to him and nine co-defendants — including three former ministers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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