Documentable

Capable of being supported by or proven with official documents, records, or other forms of concrete evidence. This implies the existence of verifiable information that backs up a claim, observation, or event. It emphasizes the ability to trace something's veracity and its reliability through available source materials. Often used in legal, scientific, and historical contexts, it also applies to financial transactions, personal accounts, or any situation where accurate record-keeping is essential to establish validity.

Documentable meaning with examples

• The historian insisted that the claims about the lost city were documentable only through the discovery of newly unearthed maps. After tireless searches and a lot of time spent on archeological sites, it was possible to ascertain the precise date of its destruction and the reasons. Any speculations without supportive findings, he argued, would be considered unverified.
• To secure the insurance claim, the damage to the vehicle had to be documentable. I had to provide photos of the accident and the repair estimate. The entire process had a very complicated and sometimes annoying process, because without the proper documentation, the payout would probably be denied, and the damage would not be covered.
• Scientists must ensure their research is documentable. That is, by keeping detailed lab notes, experimental setups and recording all the data. Peer review is only possible if all procedures are clear, transparent, and capable of replication, or there's no possibility to replicate, the experiment is not documentable and the findings are not valid.
• Financial audits require documentable proof of all transactions. The auditor needs to examine receipts, invoices, and bank statements to make sure that everything is accurate. If any discrepancy is uncovered, the auditor needs to follow up on all the findings and request clarification, or the audit could not be finalized and the results, be considered invalid.
• In this case, to make my travel expenses documentable, I had to keep all the receipts for flights, hotels, and meals. Without those receipts, the company would not reimburse me for my trip. I was very careful about ensuring that all purchases had supporting documentation.