substantiation

1. Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (synset 105833569)
   "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
   is a type of: cogent evidence, proof - any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
   subtypes:

   • bed check - a check that everyone is in bed by the time they should be
   • crosscheck - an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources
   • odd-even check, parity check, redundancy check - a system of checking for errors in computer functioning
   • checksum - a digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data; used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission or storage
   same as: check, confirmation, verification
2. The act of validating;
   Finding or testing the truth of something (synset 100154781)
   is a type of: determination, finding - the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
   subtypes:

   • authentication, certification - validating the authenticity of something or someone
   • documentation, support - documentary validation
   • monetisation, monetization - establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
   • probate - the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements
   same as: proof, validation

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