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Provenance
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the origin or source of a particular thing
provenance
n
Example
A painting's provenance can significantly affect its value in the art market.
The provenance of the painting was traced back to the 18th century.
The museum carefully verifies the provenance of each artifact before adding it to their collection.
Historians study the provenance of manuscripts to understand their historical significance.
The provenance of the antique sword was meticulously researched to establish its historical significance.
