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 Identifying a sitter in a portrait is a tricky art-historical task that involves a study of provenance, inscriptions, archival documentation, iconographic juxtaposition, collection history, and costume and jewelry. — Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Police obtained documentation and bank statements detailing transactions dating back to December 2023, and investigators also learned that Palicka was assigned power of attorney for the victim in 2011, the district attorney's office said. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Jean also said at least a dozen children underwent medical examinations and that Osbeck lacked the documentation required to operate an orphanage. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Its documentation says factories can be asked to clarify discrepancies. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for documentation

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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

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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

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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

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