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 Freedom of Information Act request did not return any documentation identifying the company's structural engineering firm.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The indictment does not describe any documentation of that meeting, which may suggest the feds know about it from Juarez.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The firm focuses on large money center banks and stringent bond documentation.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers cross-reference submissions with prewar lists and historical events, sometimes requesting additional documentation before accepting a record.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The indictment does not describe any documentation of that meeting, which may suggest the feds know about it from Juarez.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The firm focuses on large money center banks and stringent bond documentation.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers cross-reference submissions with prewar lists and historical events, sometimes requesting additional documentation before accepting a record.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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Sanders said there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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No evidence of data misuse was reported.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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These figures are preliminary and will be subject to proof via expert testimony, per the filing.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the city council meeting on Tuesday, Manny, in his emotional testimony, urged council members to oppose the federal enforcement.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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