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
According to a probable cause affidavit by DA Investigator Ben Holt, the inventory inspection found instances where lot numbers for some vials did not match documentation, and appeared to have been pried open to bypass their tamper-proofing.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Adults with no documentation should receive two doses of MMR vaccine 28 days apart.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
The equipment was in varying stages of disrepair, and there was no documentation accompanying it.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
If a child born in Miami or Houston or Des Moines is no longer automatically a citizen, what documentation will be required at birth to prove eligibility?
—Vilerka Bilbao, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Adults with no documentation should receive two doses of MMR vaccine 28 days apart.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
The equipment was in varying stages of disrepair, and there was no documentation accompanying it.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
If a child born in Miami or Houston or Des Moines is no longer automatically a citizen, what documentation will be required at birth to prove eligibility?
—Vilerka Bilbao, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
Noun
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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In her testimony earlier this month, Fine also recalled the violent night.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 May 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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