attestation

noun

ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce attestation (audio)
Definition of attestationnext
as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series

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Recent Examples of attestation Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process. — John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026 The age-attestation bill cleared its first House committee Thursday, setting it up for consideration by the full House in the coming weeks. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026 Before processing starts, these enclaves employ attestation mechanisms to confirm the integrity of the code and environment. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Typically, a business license or a CPA attestation letter will suffice as proof of self-employment. — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for attestation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
  5. testament
Noun
  • The research behind scent training for dogs A growing body of evidence suggests that scent work is one of the most effective and accessible forms of enrichment available for anxious dogs.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • The attack, which was confirmed by local Russian officials, provides further evidence of Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crunch NATO summit.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of evidence
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  • Each of our squirrel-proof bird feeder picks is top rated on Amazon, and our list includes popular brands like Brome, Kingsyard, and Perky-Pet.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of proof
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  • Prosecutors rested their case on Thursday, July 2, after about two weeks of testimony at the Guinn Justice Center courthouse in Cleburne.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • His fears were rooted in delusions that also touched on the nation’s fentanyl crisis and the war in Ukraine, according to court testimony.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of testimony
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  • Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Be prepared with all of the documents above, plus any other documentation the lender may request.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of documentation
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  • Featuring new original work from Aria Aber, Isabella Hammad, Omar Berrada, Eileen Myles, Ariana Reines and others who cite Adnan as a lodestar, My Center… is a testament to this poet’s gravity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • The movie being made is a testament to how AI has grown in capabilities, but the real question is if a major studio will acquire it.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of testament

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