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documentation

[dok-yuh-men-tey-shuhn, -muhn-] / ˌdɒk yə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -mən- /
NOUN
attestation
Synonyms
STRONG
authentication corroboration declaration evidence proof substantiation testament testimonial testimony validation verification
NOUN
certificate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affidavit authentication authorization certification coupon credential deed diploma guarantee license paper permit receipt ticket voucher warrant warranty
STRONG
affirmation attestation docket endorsement pass record sheepskin shingle testament testimonial testimony
WEAK
testification
Antonyms
STRONGEST
breach break prohibition
STRONG
denial veto
NOUN
chapter and verse
Synonyms
WEAK
goods gospel gospel truth lowdown quotation real McCoy skinny substantiation
NOUN
credentials
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diploma
STRONG
accreditation authorization card certificate character deed docket document endorsement license missive papers passport proof recommendation sanction testament testimonial title token voucher warrant
WEAK
letter of credence letter of introduction
Antonyms
STRONG
disapproval refusal
NOUN
evidence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clue confirmation data deposition indication information sign testimony witness
STRONG
affirmation attestation averment clincher corroboration cue declaration demonstration dope goods gospel grabber grounds index info manifestation mark substantiation symptom testament testimonial token
WEAK
cincher indicia significant smoking gun
Antonyms
STRONG
concealment denial hiding
WEAK
contradiction disproof heresay refutation
NOUN
notation
Synonyms
STRONG
characters chit code figures jotting memo memorandum note record representation script signs symbols system
WEAK
noting
NOUN
paper/papers
Synonyms
WEAK
ID affidavit archive bill certificate certification citation contract credentials data deed diaries diploma dossier file grant identification papers indictment instrument letter letters order passport plea record subpoena summons testimony token visa voucher warrant will writ writings
NOUN
papers
Synonyms
STRONG
ID affidavit archive bill certificate certification citation contract credentials data deed diaries diploma dossier file grant indictment instrument letters order passport plea record subpoena summons testimony token visa voucher warrant will writings
WEAK
identification papers
Antonyms
STRONG
answer loss
NOUN
record
Synonyms
STRONGEST
document evidence file history note report story testimony transcript
STRONG
almanac annals archive archives chronicle diary directory entry inscription jacket journal legend log manuscript memo memoir memorandum memorial minutes monument register registry remembrance script scroll trace transcription witness writing
WEAK
comic book paper trail swindle sheet track record written material
Antonyms
WEAK
loss
NOUN
recording
Synonyms
STRONG
recounting registration reporting
WEAK
record-keeping
NOUN
smoking gun
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute indication clue conclusive evidence corroboration evidence incontrovertible evidence indisputable evidence proof straw in the wind substantiation support sure sign telltale tip-off unmistakable sign verification
NOUN
testimony
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affidavit data demonstration deposition evidence information statement testament witness
STRONG
affirmation attestation avowal confirmation corroboration facts grounds illustration indication manifestation profession submission substantiation support verification
Antonyms
STRONG
denial opposition veto

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There’s also documentation that shows Musk himself, at various points, entertained for-profit structures.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

They’ll also have to include documentation of all household bills and expenses, showing how much they do or don’t contribute personally, as well as financial documents such as bank statements and any pay stubs.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

She added she since changed her "usual practice" to ensure she checked her documentation and created new risk assessment forms in the system, instead of updating existing forms.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Upon my return on Weekend 2, it doesn’t take much for a fellow journalist friend and me to fall out of Coachella’s orbit of constant documentation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

As the bargaining representative for Ms. Vivian Shawcurt, Summerhill Infant and Child Care Agency is hereby requested to provide documentation showing either that she has found alternate placement or that she has returned to England.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

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