substantiation
gb/sʌbstˌænʃiˈeɪʃən/ us/sʌbstˌænʃiˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
bizonyíték, igazolás, alátámasztás
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
bizonyíték
B2
igazolás
B1
Usage pattern:
substantiation of/for [a claim]; [a claim] with/without substantiation
The report made serious allegations but offered little substantiation.
A jelentés súlyos vádakat fogalmazott meg, de kevés bizonyítékot hozott fel.
Auditors asked the company for written substantiation of the expense claims.
Az auditorok a költségelszámolások írásos igazolását kérték a vállalattól.
Without substantiation, the rumor should not be treated as fact.
Learner examples
The manager asked for substantiation of the complaint.
A vezető bizonyítékot kért a panasz alátámasztására.
There was no substantiation for his claim.
Nem volt bizonyíték az állítása alátámasztására.
Common mistake:
This word is much more formal than evidence or proof and is usually not used in casual conversation.
Meaning
supporting proof or evidence
Collocations
provide substantiation
|offer substantiation
|require substantiation
|documentary substantiation
|further substantiation
|little substantiation
|no substantiation
|without substantiation
|substantiation of a claim
|substantiation for an allegation
Synonyms
evidence (broader and more common; anything that helps show something is true)
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proof (stronger; evidence that establishes something as true)
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support (less formal; information that backs up an idea or claim)
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corroboration (evidence that confirms something from another source)
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documentation (written records used as evidence)
Antonyms
disproof (evidence showing that a claim is false)
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refutation (an argument or evidence that rejects a claim)
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unsupported claim (a statement made without evidence)
Themes
law
|business
|research
|communication
Definition
proof or evidence that shows something is true or reasonable.
Evidence, facts, or documentation that prove or support a claim, statement, accusation, or request.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
igazolás
B1
alátámasztás
C1
Usage pattern:
substantiation of [a claim/expense/allegation]
The company has strict rules for the substantiation of travel expenses.
A vállalatnál szigorú szabályok vonatkoznak az utazási költségek igazolására.
Advertising claims require substantiation before the campaign can be approved.
A reklámállítások alátámasztása szükséges, mielőtt a kampányt jóváhagyják.
The investigation focused on the substantiation of the witness's account.
Learner examples
The office requires substantiation of all expenses.
Az iroda minden költség igazolását megköveteli.
Substantiation of the claim took several weeks.
Az állítás igazolása több hétig tartott.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse substantiation with substance. Substantiation is about proving or supporting something, not about the material something is made of.
Meaning
process of proving something
Collocations
claim substantiation
|expense substantiation
|substantiation process
|substantiation requirements
|seek substantiation
|require substantiation
|substantiation of allegations
|substantiation of expenses
|verification and substantiation
Synonyms
verification (emphasizes checking that something is true or accurate)
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validation (emphasizes confirming that something is acceptable, accurate, or legitimate)
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confirmation (more general; making sure something is true)
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corroboration (emphasizes support from additional evidence or witnesses)
Antonyms
falsification (the act of showing something to be false, or making it false)
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disproof (the act or result of proving that something is not true)
Themes
law
|business
|research
|administration
Definition
the process of showing that something is true by giving evidence.
The act or process of proving, confirming, or supporting something with evidence.
Grammar
Dictionary form
substantiation
IPA
GB/sʌbstˌænʃiˈeɪʃən/
US/sʌbstˌænʃiˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
sub - stan - ti - ation (4 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: substantiation
- Plural: substantiation, substantiations
Expressions
claim substantiation
1/klˈeɪm sʌbstˌænʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
proof for a claim
evidence that a claim is true, especially when a company or organization must prove it.
Examples
- The marketing team reviewed claim substantiation before publishing the advertisement.
- Regulators asked the company for claim substantiation after customers questioned the product's health benefits.
- Good claim substantiation can reduce the risk of legal challenges.
Learner examples
- The ad needed claim substantiation before it was approved.
in substantiation of
1/ˈɪn sʌbstˌænʃiˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
as evidence supporting something
as proof or support for something.
Examples
- The lawyer submitted bank records in substantiation of the client's claim.
- Please provide receipts in substantiation of any reimbursement request.
- The researcher cited additional data in substantiation of her argument.
Learner examples
- They sent documents in substantiation of the request.
without substantiation
1/wɪðˈaʊt sʌbstˌænʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
with no supporting evidence
without proof or evidence.
Examples
- The article repeated the allegations without substantiation.
- Officials warned against sharing claims without substantiation.
- Several complaints were dismissed because they were made without substantiation.
Learner examples
- He made the accusation without substantiation.
- Do not repeat rumors without substantiation.