attestation
noun
at·tes·ta·tion
ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən 
ˌa-tə-ˈstā-
plural attestations
1
: an act or instance of attesting something: such as
a
: a proving of the existence of something through evidence
… a complete and formal attestation of your innocence.—
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
b
: an official verification of something as true or authentic
the notary's attestation of the will
2
: the proof or evidence by which something (such as the usage of a word) is attested
the earliest attestation of the term in print
Synonyms
Examples of attestation in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Districts already give annual attestations that their teachers teach to state curriculum standards.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024
Core Sections Auditing and Attestation (AUD): Focuses on the principles and practices of auditing and attestation, including ethics, standards, and evidence evaluation.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
That review process requires manufacturers to provide specified attestations, certifications, and documentation for review by the IRS and DOE that show compliance with section 30D’s requirements, but the review process starts in 2025.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Some companies, including mine, provide a single platform for businesses, with insights on pressing risks that also enhance operational efficiencies and simplify employee-facing tasks such as onboarding, policy attestation and training.
—Sean Thompson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The experience must involve applying skills in accounting, attestation, compilation, consulting, financial advisory, management advisory, and tax.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
The process of obtaining a signature is also known as attestation.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023
The appeals court rejected that argument, finding that the attestation requirement agreed upon by Apple and the plaintiffs was a reasonable compromise.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2024
The Education Department pushed its initial end-of-month deadline for completing the attestation to Feb. 11, spokesperson Rick Medina said, after several superintendents asked for an extension to first discuss the statements with their principals.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024
Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024
Core Sections Auditing and Attestation (AUD): Focuses on the principles and practices of auditing and attestation, including ethics, standards, and evidence evaluation.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
That review process requires manufacturers to provide specified attestations, certifications, and documentation for review by the IRS and DOE that show compliance with section 30D’s requirements, but the review process starts in 2025.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Some companies, including mine, provide a single platform for businesses, with insights on pressing risks that also enhance operational efficiencies and simplify employee-facing tasks such as onboarding, policy attestation and training.
—Sean Thompson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The experience must involve applying skills in accounting, attestation, compilation, consulting, financial advisory, management advisory, and tax.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
The process of obtaining a signature is also known as attestation.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023
The appeals court rejected that argument, finding that the attestation requirement agreed upon by Apple and the plaintiffs was a reasonable compromise.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2024
The Education Department pushed its initial end-of-month deadline for completing the attestation to Feb. 11, spokesperson Rick Medina said, after several superintendents asked for an extension to first discuss the statements with their principals.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attestation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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