Word
attestation
Phoneticsat·tes·ta·tion
UK/ɐtɪstˈeɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a formal statement that says something is true or real. You see it when an official signs a paper to prove you did something or were somewhere.
n. a formal declaration or evidence confirming the truth, genuineness, or existence of something. Often takes the form of a signed statement, certificate, or independent verification.
Examples
“The school needs attestation of your address.”
“The employer asks for attestation of her work experience from her former manager.”
“The auditor's attestation lent credibility to the company's financial statements, assuring investors that the reported figures had undergone independent verification.”
Examples
simple
“The school needs attestation of your address.”
contextual
“The employer asks for attestation of her work experience from her former manager.”
complex
“The auditor's attestation lent credibility to the company's financial statements, assuring investors that the reported figures had undergone independent verification.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “attestation” in context.
Verb
01. attestation accompanies
“An attestation accompanies each certificate to prove authenticity.”
noun + verb
02. attestation confirms
“This attestation confirms that he completed the safety course.”
noun + verb
03. attestation verifies
“The attestation verifies her identity and address for the bank.”
noun + verb
04. obtain attestation
“She obtained attestation of her training from the hospital.”
verb + noun
05. provide attestation
“The clinic will provide attestation of your vaccination status.”
verb + noun
06. require attestation
“The university requires attestation of attendance for visa students.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. false attestation
“Making a false attestation on the form can lead to prosecution.”
adj + noun
08. official attestation
“You need official attestation of your degree to work abroad.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. form of attestation
“Fill in this form of attestation to confirm your presence.”
noun + prep + noun
10. letter of attestation
“The embassy asked for a letter of attestation from his employer.”
noun + prep + noun
11. obtain a letter of attestation
“You must obtain a letter of attestation from your sponsor.”
12. provide written attestation of
“The school can provide written attestation of your attendance.”
Usage
Commonly followed by 'of' plus the thing confirmed ('attestation of identity').
Real-World Examples
“In its statement, the insurer said it obtains attestations to ensure that vessels carrying Russian oil comply with Western sanctions.” Etymology
From Middle French attestation, from Latin attestātiō; by surface analysis, attest + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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