DOCUMENTATION Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

documentation

noun

ˌdä-kyə-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of documentation

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 Then Front Office Sports wants documentation, competing sources and a discussion about our motives. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Most routine claims in Louisville, though, center on proper documentation and clear medical evidence rather than extraordinary employer actions. — Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026 However, in January 2025, the NIH enacted a stricter registration mandate requiring documentation of citizenship for all NIH campus visitors, which deterred many patients from this option. — Benjamin I. Lee, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026 Compare that information with your pay stubs, bank records or other documentation showing how much money was actually taken. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for documentation

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The case is nearly 30 years old, which has affected the kind of evidence presented in court.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
At the time, Duncan’s attorneys with a New Orleans nonprofit had filed a post-conviction appeal but did not have the resources to conduct a fuller investigation and uncover new evidence required to win.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of evidence

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Rocket Mortgage may ask for supporting documentation, including proof of residence, proof of income, proof of funds for your down payment and more.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Research has advanced considerably, but much of 4D printing remains at the laboratory and proof-of-concept stage.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

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The memo provides a summary of the agreement between Google and Entergy, as well as summaries of testimony provided by Entergy officials in support of the contract.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
The panel of 16 jurors, four of whom are alternates, heard testimony from 24 prosecution witnesses and three defense witnesses over nine days.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

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