ATTESTATION Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

attestation

noun

ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən

Definition of attestation

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 Make Renewal Evidentiary Re-attestation shouldn’t become another checkbox. — Akhilesh Sharma, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Eligibility is open to all Californians buying or leasing their first EV — this is confirmed through a buyer’s attestation. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Early work on agent attestation and verifiable execution shows where this is going. — Najwa Aaraj, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process. — John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for attestation

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Noun

The trial provided no evidence that this test will reduce cancer deaths by 25%.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
There's a preponderance of evidence for a good November for Democrats.

— Nathan Gonzales CQ-Roll Call, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

To find the proof for zeta(3), Apéry sandwiched the function between two infinite series that converged at just the right speed to ensure zeta(3) must be irrational.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Each tequila spent a total of three months maturing in a specific barrel before being bottled at 100 proof.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of proof

Noun

The first trial of Payton and Dandrae Martin lasted weeks and included extensive testimony from police investigators, gang experts and the defendants themselves.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The memo came the day that courtroom testimony highlighted ways in which two ICE officers involved in a vehicle stop, pursuit and shooting that wounded a delivery driver in Austin last month would not have complied with the new guidance.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of testimony

Noun

Up until now, Monét has taken a more patient approach to her career, a testament to the power of playing the long game.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
The steady stream of impeccable flat whites making their way to parents each morning is testament to how good the coffee is here too.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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