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provenance

noun
/ˈprɒvənəns/

Meaning

The origin or source of something.

Example Sentences

The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.

Example Expressions

of dubious provenance

Synonyms

origin, source, root, history, background

Antonyms

destination, end, conclusion

Collocations

prove provenance, establish provenance, provenance record, provenance certificate

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