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attestation

attestation

1 7.9
Official proof, often by signature or witness, that something is true
  • noun
  • /əˌtɛstəˈteɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : atestación
  • The complainant must allege that the facility made a misrepresentation or failed to meet a condition of the attestation.
  • certification and attestation
  • Attestation Report
  • attestation requirement

I don't think we have good attestation for it.

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Examples

  • Registering as a small business is a self-attestation in most cases.

    Blog text (8)
  • Many authorities also suggest including attestations, or documents about the student's work written by someone else.

    Academic text (1995)
  • In addition, the cost of certification and attestation may be significant.

    Academic text (2005)
  • What is the meaning of this attestation you are claiming to sign?

    Blog text (10)
  • Banks are required to base your loan off a self attestation and the lender is to rely on that attestation.

  • SEC question: What are the advantages of requiring certification and attestation?

    Academic text (2005)
  • Each healthcare facility wishing to employ H-1A registered nurses must file a separate attestation.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Well over 1,000 healthcare employers have been granted approved attestations by the DOL.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The notary provided an official attestation of the document's authenticity.

  • To complete the process, you need an attestation from your previous employer confirming your work history.

Synonyms

proof
vsattestation
2.5

Evidence that shows something is true

is the formal act of producing such evidence for authenticity
testimony
vsattestation
  • Formal
791 3.2

A formal spoken or written statement given in court as evidence

is the formal act of providing proof, not only a personal statement
confirmation
vsattestation
  • Formal
230 2.5

An official act that approves something and makes it valid

is the act of formally giving evidence, not only approving validity
affidavit
vsattestation
  • Formal
142 8.2

A written statement you sign and say is true before an official to use in court

is the formal act of proving authenticity beyond a single sworn paper
validation
vsattestation
  • Specialized
75 4.3

An act of checking that something is true, correct, or acceptable

is the formal act of supplying proof instead of routine checking
testament
vsattestation
68 5.5

Something that shows a fact, quality, or belief

is the formal act of offering proof rather than being merely an example
affirmation
vsattestation
36 3.8

A positive statement that something is true or good

is the formal act of supplying proof rather than only asserting truth
certification
vsattestation
35 3.8

An official paper that proves something is true or someone is qualified

is the formal act of providing proof rather than issuing a document
vindication
vsattestation
29 7.4

Proof that shows someone was right or not to blame after people doubted them

is the formal act of providing proof before or without prior doubt
authentication
vsattestation
  • Specialized
27 6.3

Checking that a person or document is real

is the formal act of providing evidence rather than the technical process
corroboration
vsattestation
25 8.5

Evidence that supports a statement, for example documents or witness testimony

is the formal supply of proof rather than merely supportive material
verification
vsattestation
  • Formal
13 5.3

A signed legal statement that says a claim is true

is the formal act of providing general evidence, not only legal form
substantiation
vsattestation
  • Formal
4 7.9

Evidence that shows a claim or idea is true

is performed as a formal act of providing proof
ascertainment
vsattestation
1 7.1

The process of finding out if something is true

is the formal act of producing evidence instead of simply finding facts
affirmance
vsattestation
  • Archaic
9.6

A formal statement saying something is true instead of swearing an oath

is the formal act of providing external evidence, not just a sworn claim

Antonyms

disavowal
  • Formal
2 8.1

A public statement saying you have no knowledge of or connection to something

Compounds

8.2

A professional check by an accountant that a written report is reliable

attestation service
  • Specialized
7.0

A digital service that proves a computer or device is secure and set up correctly

8.3

A written statement from a certified public accountant saying information prepared by another person or company is reliable

attestation report
  • Specialized
7.5

A digital document signed by a device that shows its hardware or software state to another computer that checks it

How Official

certificate
307 2.7
attestation
  • Formal
1 7.9
proof
2.5
verification
  • Texting
3 3.8
statement
  • Formal
1.3

Surface Forms

attestation singular
attestations plural

Morphology

attestation = attest (transparent) = attest + ation

A regular nominalization of the verb 'attest' by '-ation' yielding the act or process; the meaning directly follows from the base verb.

Etymology

Attestation comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and testari 'to witness', and it shares the same root as the common word test. So, an attestation is a formal statement or document that 'witnesses' or proves something is true, like a signature that confirms a report.