ATTESTATION Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

attestation

noun

ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən

Definition of attestation

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 Jonathan Ingram, vice president of research and policy at the group, has been encouraging states not to take a beneficiary’s word for it, a process known as self-attestation. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Eligibility is open to all Californians buying or leasing their first EV — this is confirmed through a buyer’s attestation. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Early work on agent attestation and verifiable execution shows where this is going. — Najwa Aaraj, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process. — John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for attestation

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Noun

And the evidence uncovered by Chair Loudermilk raises serious questions about Speaker Pelosi's role in those decisions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
The president has touted billions of dollars in federal investment projects as evidence of prosperity and pointed to rising wages in the manufacturing sector as evidence of an economic turnaround.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

Nevertheless, some come away from the experience assuming the worst — that the anecdotal issues are proof of a partisan election-rigging scheme.

— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Treat unexpected activity as a reason to investigate rather than proof of infection.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of proof

Noun

Trump’s lawyers had sought to postpone his testimony until January, arguing that his presidential duties required special accommodation.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Bradley Benavides and Nikki Floris each face a single criminal count stemming from testimony before lawmakers in 2023.

— Ryan Lucas, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of testimony

Noun

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced violence related to immigration but has also acknowledged failures in the border control system over years that have allowed migrants to travel to and stay in South Africa without documentation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Mortgage decisions draw from federal requirements, agency rules, state and county regulations, loan-program guidelines, borrower documentation, and lender-specific overlays.

— Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of documentation

Noun

That’s a testament primarily to offensive line coach Zach Hanson, who, in his fifth season, has now fully rebuilt the room in his image.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
These vacations were a testament to the power of longstanding relationships and the trust required to afford such access.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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