as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series
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Recent Examples of attestation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency would be tasked with double-checking these security attestations and working with vendors to fix any problems.
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Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Google Wallet lets users scan their U.S. passport for use at select TSA locations, hinting at its potential as a full-fledged identity and attestation platform.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
That investing arm held about $7.7 billion in assets as of the third quarter of the year, according to the attestation.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Finally, a great deal of effort goes into the screening of workers, including medical examinations, police background checks, and document attestation.
—Michael Ewers, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015
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Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Google Wallet lets users scan their U.S. passport for use at select TSA locations, hinting at its potential as a full-fledged identity and attestation platform.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
That investing arm held about $7.7 billion in assets as of the third quarter of the year, according to the attestation.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Finally, a great deal of effort goes into the screening of workers, including medical examinations, police background checks, and document attestation.
—Michael Ewers, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
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Those were just some of the yet-unheard pieces of evidence brought to light in the case suggesting intimate involvement of Newsmax's top executives and talent in programming decisions.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Investigators worked for weeks to process the murder scene and connect a trail of evidence, while families, friends, a school and a community grieved.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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This new release is proof of what the Shed is doing right.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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There was no trailer, no proof of her performance—just faith in her talent.—
Patricia Alfonso Tortolani,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lee’s trial testimony was the prosecution’s rebuttal.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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The duo were intrigued by a movie that could tell not only the Cain and Abel story of two childhood pals turned lethal adversaries, but also the demise of the Mafia's national stranglehold, which began with Costello's famous testimony before a congressional hearing in 1951.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Possessing valid documentation is the second item on the State Department’s checklist for U.S. tourists traveling internationally.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The report said Hispanic voters who are American citizens were those most likely to lack documentation, along with young and low-income citizens.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Their stories outraged me and are a testament to the unbowed courage and resilience of our country’s original inhabitants.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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That Smith ended up in West Lafayette, Ind., is a testament to the stability and consistency of a program that has had two coaches over the last 44 years.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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