sourcing

verb

present participle of source
as in referencing

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  1. documenting
  2. validating
  3. specifying
  4. corroborating
Verb
  • The law introduced stricter requirements for documenting aircraft safety assessments and evaluating how pilots interact with aircraft systems.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Gerlach, the photographer, began documenting the kitchens in 360-degree panoramas after discovering that existing photographs rarely captured the relationship between their individual components.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of documenting
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  • Ian Papautsky, a microfluidics researcher at the University of Illinois Chicago, says that Theranos’s public downfall and time in the spotlight create a strong case for validating scientific findings.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Despite these risks, organizations are rapidly funding AI initiatives before validating the data those initiatives depend on.
    — Mark van Berkel, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of validating
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  • The Nigerian government has pledged funding for the response, Kaseya said, without specifying an amount.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The company also says technological improvements across the 737 MAX program reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 20%, without specifying the comparison baseline in the announcement.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of specifying
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  • Investigators evaluate its credibility and seek corroborating evidence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Both Fields’ lawyer and his agent are now on record corroborating the initial report that drew TCU’s ire.
    — Mac Engel September 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of corroborating
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