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
Its focus then shifts to the more recent past, highlighting the role that women played in the excavation, documentation and preservation of Pompeii as an archaeological site.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Lawmakers removed penalties for violations, opting instead for further investigation and documentation.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Jessica Vaughan, the group’s director of policy studies, questioned what documentation the administration used.
—Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets
Who reviews or approves decisions
What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck
This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Lawmakers removed penalties for violations, opting instead for further investigation and documentation.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Jessica Vaughan, the group’s director of policy studies, questioned what documentation the administration used.
—Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets
Who reviews or approves decisions
What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck
This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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In her testimony earlier this month, Fine also recalled the violent night.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 May 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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