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 administration has detained immigrants with valid documentation, including green cards and student visas, putting them at risk of deportation.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
More tips: Book your insurance early, save all your documentation, know what your policy covers, and don’t wait to file a claim if your plans are impacted.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 13 June 2025
By enhancing the precision and completeness of documentation, AI can streamline processes and bolster financial stability.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
This lack of documentation exposes these communities to disaster capitalism.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
More tips: Book your insurance early, save all your documentation, know what your policy covers, and don’t wait to file a claim if your plans are impacted.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 13 June 2025
By enhancing the precision and completeness of documentation, AI can streamline processes and bolster financial stability.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
This lack of documentation exposes these communities to disaster capitalism.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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However, a growing amount of evidence suggests that adding work and other eligibility requirements to social programs fails to do much to actually encourage work.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Most weight loss advice during this period, however, is not evidence based, Bulik pointed out.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Those seeking renewal permits will also have to show proof of training from a verified instructor within 6 months of their renewal application.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Trump’s advisers tout that economic data as proof that their critics are wrong.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Still, Powell’s testimony before the House of Representatives could spell bumpy waters ahead.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Powell's semiannual testimony to Congress kicks off Tuesday morning, as the central bank leader presents the Fed's monetary policy report to the House Financial Services Committee.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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