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
While a complete picture of that morning has yet to form, the surviving roommates’ accounts and documentation shed light on what the housemates endured in a case shrouded with mystery and speculation.
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Taylor Romine, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The driver, identified as 28-year-old Marcus Acosta, of Meriden, was providing his documentation when one of the officers allegedly observed a large amount of marijuana and packaging materials in the backseat, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
This notion is supported by other recent documentation of fish occasionally migrating over long distances and mixing with new groups.
—Logan Kistler, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
Intuitive design, clear documentation and strong customer support can significantly enhance adoption rates.
—Kristofer Mussar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Taylor Romine, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The driver, identified as 28-year-old Marcus Acosta, of Meriden, was providing his documentation when one of the officers allegedly observed a large amount of marijuana and packaging materials in the backseat, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
This notion is supported by other recent documentation of fish occasionally migrating over long distances and mixing with new groups.
—Logan Kistler, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
Intuitive design, clear documentation and strong customer support can significantly enhance adoption rates.
—Kristofer Mussar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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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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Dark Winds is proof of that, as far as your career.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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Augustina and Blessing are proof of that, milling outside the prison walls, caught between madcap laughter and wails of pain — the polarities of grief.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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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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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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