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Meaning of substantiation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    substantiation

    Definitions

    1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

    Examples

    • « fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory »

    Derived terms

    • affirm
    • ascertain
    • assure
    • check
    • confirm
    • control
    • corroborate
    • ensure
    • insure
    • reassert
    • see
    • see to it
    • substantiate
    • support
    • sustain
    • verify
  2. 2. the act of validating

    Examples

    • « finding or testing the truth of something »

    Derived terms

    • affirm
    • confirm
    • corroborate
    • substantiate
    • support
    • sustain
    • validate

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