as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series
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Recent Examples of attestation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency would be tasked with double-checking these security attestations and working with vendors to fix any problems.
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Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Google Wallet lets users scan their U.S. passport for use at select TSA locations, hinting at its potential as a full-fledged identity and attestation platform.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
That investing arm held about $7.7 billion in assets as of the third quarter of the year, according to the attestation.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Finally, a great deal of effort goes into the screening of workers, including medical examinations, police background checks, and document attestation.
—Michael Ewers, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015
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Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Google Wallet lets users scan their U.S. passport for use at select TSA locations, hinting at its potential as a full-fledged identity and attestation platform.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
That investing arm held about $7.7 billion in assets as of the third quarter of the year, according to the attestation.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Finally, a great deal of effort goes into the screening of workers, including medical examinations, police background checks, and document attestation.
—Michael Ewers, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
Noun
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Without rigorous evidence, policy decisions default to ideology and business as usual.—
Andrew V. Papachristos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The convictions were based on confessions obtained through coercive tactics, despite pretrial DNA evidence that excluded them.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy argued that now there are better ways to monitor it, which may be used as proof for future Medicare or Medicaid coverage.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Despite high trade deficits, the U.S. economy is strong Trump and his advisers point to America’s lopsided trade numbers—year after year of huge deficits—as proof of foreigners’ perfidy.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So the analysis confirmed the testimony of naval architect Edward Wilding—who helped design Titanic—as to how a ship touted as unsinkable could have met such a fate.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors noted that some relatives will be on the witness list, and as such, shouldn't be allowed to observe testimony in the case prior to taking the stand themselves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Originally introduced to reduce administrative burdens and facilitate cross-border trade, the exemption enables low-value parcels to pass through customs with minimal documentation and limited inspection.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The documentation tells you which tube goes into which hole on the filament hub.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
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In this dance between leadership and empathy, organizations cultivate resilience, innovation and a thriving workplace culture that is a testament to compassionate leadership's transformative power.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The recognition and rewards that come with it are a testament to how far he’s come.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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