CEFR C1

substantiated

adjective

Meaning

Proven to be true or valid through evidence.

Examples

The claims of fraud were thoroughly investigated and later substantiated by financial records.
Without concrete data, the scientist's hypothesis could not be substantiated.

Synonyms: proven, verified, corroborated, validated

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substantiated (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /səbˈstænʃieɪtɪd/

Definition

Proven to be true or valid through evidence.

Examples

The claims of fraud were thoroughly investigated and later substantiated by financial records.
Without concrete data, the scientist's hypothesis could not be substantiated.
Her alibi was substantiated by multiple witnesses who confirmed her whereabouts.

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