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
Some require documentation of medical procedures to affirm one’s gender, while some do not allow gender marker changes at all.
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Noelle Martin, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2026
Locals in Tahoe told me stories of small heli operations running around the region as early as the sixties and seventies, but documentation of these businesses from the pre-Internet era proved difficult to find.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
In a statement to NPR, DHS's chief spokesperson Lauren Bis did not dispute NPR's findings or provide documentation where NPR wasn't able to confirm matching criminal history.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Providers primarily provide expertise, organization, documentation preparation and communication assistance, and do not have access to any special programs unavailable to individuals.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noelle Martin, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2026
Locals in Tahoe told me stories of small heli operations running around the region as early as the sixties and seventies, but documentation of these businesses from the pre-Internet era proved difficult to find.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
In a statement to NPR, DHS's chief spokesperson Lauren Bis did not dispute NPR's findings or provide documentation where NPR wasn't able to confirm matching criminal history.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Providers primarily provide expertise, organization, documentation preparation and communication assistance, and do not have access to any special programs unavailable to individuals.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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Then last year came the discovery of Rancho Izaguirre, just 45 minutes down the highway, where bone fragments, clothing and other evidence indicated the cartel had been disposing of bodies.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But court records and evidence presented during the preliminary hearing this week indicated that his then-wife and the roommates were also involved in the boy’s killing.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a lower level of proof for a preliminary hearing — not the same burden of proof that’s needed during a trial, which requires that the jury believe the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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This example of a veggie-only egg dish is the perfect piece of proof that breakfast doesn't necessarily need meat.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Michael’s remains were not found, despite cadaver dogs from different agencies alerting law enforcement to the scent of human remains on the property, according to witness testimony.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Cluntons sat for hours last week for separate closed-door testimonies after the committee threatened them with contempt charges.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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