attestation

noun
UK: /əˌteˈsteɪʃən/
US: /əˌteˈsteɪʃən/

  1. The act of proving that something is true or correct.

    1. This document is an attestation of the facts about the case. [ ] [ ]
    2. The expert's testimony served as an attestation of the defendant's character during the trial. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of written or spoken evidence that something is true.

    1. The signature is an attestation that I have read the document. [ ] [ ]
    2. The witness provided a detailed attestation regarding the events of that night. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of verifying the authenticity of a digital signature, certificate, or data.

    1. The bank uses a digital attestation to ensure secure online transactions. [ ] [ ]
    2. Blockchain technology provides a reliable attestation of data integrity and provenance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

confirmation verification testimony validation proof certification

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "attestation" in English means: The act of proving that something is true or correct., A piece of written or spoken evidence that something is true., The process of verifying the authenticity of a digital signature, certificate, or data..

The phonetic transcription of "attestation" is /əˌteˈsteɪʃən/ in British English and /əˌteˈsteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "attestation": confirmation, verification, testimony, validation, proof, certification.

Example usage of "attestation": "This document is an attestation of the facts about the case.". More examples on the page.