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
Its focus then shifts to the more recent past, highlighting the role that women played in the excavation, documentation and preservation of Pompeii as an archaeological site.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Lawmakers removed penalties for violations, opting instead for further investigation and documentation.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Jessica Vaughan, the group’s director of policy studies, questioned what documentation the administration used.
—Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets
Who reviews or approves decisions
What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck
This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Lawmakers removed penalties for violations, opting instead for further investigation and documentation.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Jessica Vaughan, the group’s director of policy studies, questioned what documentation the administration used.
—Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets
Who reviews or approves decisions
What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck
This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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Russia’s Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the bridge was blown up.—
Lidia Kelly,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Here’s why fraud affecting the credit reporting system is so pervasive, including some of the evidence suggesting fraudsters’ are having success in manipulating the credit reporting industry.—
Dr. David Maimon,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Administration officials have also depicted Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice, as a violent criminal, accusing him—without proof—of being affiliated with MS-13.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Whether facing humidity, rain or dust, the waterproof and fog-proof features ensure reliability and durability.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Prior to Jane’s testimony resuming, the defense and prosecution sparred over whether to publicly name some people who might come up in cross.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Lawmakers will hear testimony from Democratic Govs.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
12 June 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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