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substantiated (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /səbˈstænʃieɪtɪd/

Proven to be true or valid through evidence.

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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