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 Data from the missions are expected to help establish the testing and documentation needed for future regulatory submissions. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The typical use cases for those drones include search and rescue, tactical search, scene documentation, and, apparently, bobcat removal. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 Any member who receives a yellow letter may need to take action in 2027 to remain eligible for Medicaid, and OHCA will send a separate notice explaining what documentation is required to maintain coverage if more information is needed. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 2 Sep. 2026 The material submitted doesn’t need to be professional quality to be valuable for the film or as historical documentation. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 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

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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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