substantiation
Example Sentences
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The UK's advertising code states that the basis of claims about environmental sustainability must be clear and "supported by a high level of substantiation".
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
"We don’t think there’s any substantiation of the need to raise capital," said Kevin Fromer, president and CEO of the Financial Services Forum, which represents large global banks.
From Reuters ● Jul. 20, 2023
When a customer metes out a thumbs-down, a list of checkable options pops up, including such vague choices as “driver did not follow my delivery instructions” and “driver was unprofessional” that don’t require any substantiation.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2023
It is to the words inside as a gorgeous perfume bottle is to its scent: the substantiation of the contents.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
Nonetheless, most archaeologists pooh- poohed the idea, because there was no substantiation for it.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
