Substantiation Meaning in English

word

US

səbˌstænʃiˈeɪʃən/, /səbˌstæntʃiˈeɪʃən

sub-STAN-shee-AY-shun

UK

səbstˌænʃɪˈeɪʃən

sub-stan-shi-AY-shun

Definition

Substantiation is the act of providing proof or evidence to support a claim, statement, or argument.

Usage & Nuances

'Substantiation' is most common in formal, academic, legal, or scientific contexts. Often paired with 'require', 'need', or 'lack of'. Synonyms include 'proof', 'evidence', but 'substantiation' emphasizes supporting something that is claimed or argued.

• Spanish: corroboración - fundamentación - justificación
• Portuguese (BR): comprovação - fundamentação
• Portuguese (PT): comprovação - fundamentação
• Chinese (Simplified): 证实 - 证明
• Chinese (Traditional): 證實 - 證明
• Hindi: पुष्टि - प्रमाण
• Arabic: إثبات - تدعيم الحجة
• Bengali: প্রমাণ - সাপেক্ষতা
• Russian: доказательство - подтверждение
• Japanese: 裏付け - 立証
• Vietnamese: bằng chứng - sự chứng minh
• Korean: 입증 - 증거
• Turkish: kanıtlama - doğrulama
• Urdu: ثبوت - دلیل
• Indonesian: pembuktian - penegasan

Example Sentences

The lawyer asked for substantiation of the witness's statement.

basic

We need substantiation before accepting the claim.

basic

Substantiation of results is important in scientific studies.

basic

Without substantiation, your argument won't be convincing.

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Can you provide any substantiation for your claims?

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The company demanded substantiation for the expense report.

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