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 building is landmarked, and there was no documentation of the terrace — just the exterior photos showing the parapets and columns on the prow of the 18th and 19th floors.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Travel experts advise passengers to keep all receipts and documentation in case refunds or reimbursements become available.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Right-to-repair laws in Colorado and Washington are now in force, requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation needed to fix a wide range of consumer electronics.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Reputable providers are transparent about licensing, surgeon credentials, and clinical protocols, while unusually low pricing without documentation should prompt caution.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Travel experts advise passengers to keep all receipts and documentation in case refunds or reimbursements become available.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Right-to-repair laws in Colorado and Washington are now in force, requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation needed to fix a wide range of consumer electronics.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Reputable providers are transparent about licensing, surgeon credentials, and clinical protocols, while unusually low pricing without documentation should prompt caution.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for documentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
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The search for evidence brought Ohio investigators to the top floor of a quiet Lincoln Park building, a corner apartment that was used by McKee, now accused of killing Monique and Spencer Tepe, his ex-wife and her current husband.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the area and collected evidence and statements from witnesses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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The executive order, issued in March, included new requirements that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a demand that all mail ballots be received by Election Day.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Euronews states applicants also need to show proof of health insurance that covers them in Bulgaria and is valid throughout the Schengen Zone.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Senate Education heard testimony on the bill, indicating lawmakers are serious about the proposal, but the committee has not yet taken a vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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The former player also said some discrepancies in his testimony were a result of his diminished hearing.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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