attestation

English

/ˈæ.tɛs.teɪ.ʃən/, /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • A thing that serves to bear witness, confirm, or authenticate; validation, verification, documentation.
  • A confirmation or authentication.
  • (business) The process, performed by accountants or auditors, of providing independent opinion on published financial and other business information of a business, public agency, or other organization.
  • (linguistics) An appearance in print or otherwise recorded on a permanent medium.

Etymology

Suffix from English attest.

Origin

English

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