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
On Saturday, the Cuomo campaign inadvertently blasted out a message to journalists asking for identifying information and other personal documentation.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
With the deadline for Real IDs fast approaching, many Americans are struggling to book appointments to obtain the new documentation — especially in the state of New Jersey.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The investigation into the cause of the crash will pore over documentation on all the work that was done on the aircraft.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
The International Center at UF is in charge of ensuring their foreign students have the proper documentation to enroll, but did not respond to a request for comment about whether the office was aware that his legal status had ended in October.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
With the deadline for Real IDs fast approaching, many Americans are struggling to book appointments to obtain the new documentation — especially in the state of New Jersey.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The investigation into the cause of the crash will pore over documentation on all the work that was done on the aircraft.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
The International Center at UF is in charge of ensuring their foreign students have the proper documentation to enroll, but did not respond to a request for comment about whether the office was aware that his legal status had ended in October.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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This level of protection came to prominence when Apple added it to iPhones last year, reportedly frustrating law enforcement agencies which could not tap into phones retrieved from evidence lockers even with USB forensic toolkits.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Court documents appear to offer evidence for the Skaggs lawyers’ claims of a partnership.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Much of the testimony has revolved around Read’s actions in the days and hours surrounding O’Keefe’s death.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hippler said that there is no precedent for striking the death penalty over media coverage, and that those concerns could be mitigated through the jury selection process and expert testimony.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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