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confirmation

noun
con·​fir·​ma·​tion | \ ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce confirmation (audio) \

Definition of confirmation

1 : an act or process of confirming: such as
a(1) : a Christian rite conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit and among Protestants full church membership
(2) : a ceremony especially of Reform Judaism confirming youths in their faith
b : the ratification of an executive act by a legislative body the confirmation of a Supreme Court nominee
2a : confirming proof : corroboration found confirmation of a theory The report needed confirmation.
b : the process of supporting a statement by evidence
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Other Words from confirmation

confirmational \ ˌkän-​fər-​ˈmā-​shnəl How to pronounce confirmational (audio) , -​shə-​nᵊl \ adjective

Examples of confirmation in a Sentence

Reporters awaited confirmation from the army about the battle. We don't have independent confirmation of the facts. Final confirmation came only after the investigation was completed. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your order. You will receive confirmation of your order by e-mail. Many senators are opposed to his confirmation as a federal judge.
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 Forget Biden’s atrocious display at the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. — Ted Scheinman, The New Republic, "The Historical Amnesia of Joe Biden’s Candidacy," 5 Sep. 2019 In January 2017, Donnelly rejoined the department after successfully shepherding Mattis through the Senate confirmation process. — James Bandler, ProPublica, "How Amazon and Silicon Valley Seduced the Pentagon," 22 Aug. 2019 Originally, the Senate had scheduled a confirmation hearing for Mr. Pierluisi for Monday morning. — New York Times, "The Puerto Rico Governor Started 3 Days Ago. But His Future Is Already in Doubt.," 5 Aug. 2019 But in the lead up to his Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general earlier this year, his giving habits suddenly changed. — David Yanofsky, Quartz, "William Barr’s donations to Senate Republicans spiked just before they confirmed him as attorney general," 18 July 2019 But if the Senate does not act until Monday, Mr. Pierluisi’s confirmation — and the succession — would remain in limbo when Mr. Rosselló leaves office at 5 p.m. even if Mr. Pierluisi wins a House vote on Friday. — Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, "Political Drama Delays Vote on Puerto Rico Governor’s Successor," 1 Aug. 2019 The latest confirmation on the critical role of managers and the expansion of projectization also coincide with the growth of a diverse, highly skilled agile workforce of independent executives and specialists. — Jody Greenstone Miller, Quartz at Work, "Hire the manager, access the skills," 10 July 2019 McConnell is expected to lean heavily in 2020 on his role in reshaping the federal courts, including the Kavanaugh confirmation, as part of his argument for reelection. — Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, "McGrath flip-flops on whether she would have voted to put Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court," 9 July 2019 Democratic Council President Brandon Scott did not immediately respond to a question about when confirmation votes might be scheduled. — Colin Campbell, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore mayor names head of general services agency to take over troubled city transportation department," 8 July 2019

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First Known Use of confirmation

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for confirmation

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confirmation

noun
How to pronounce confirmation (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of confirmation

: proof which shows that something is true or correct
: a response which shows that information is received and understood especially : a response that makes a purchase, appointment, etc., definite or official
: the act of giving official approval to something or someone

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confirmation

noun
con·​fir·​ma·​tion | \ ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce confirmation (audio) \

Kids Definition of confirmation

1 : an act of ensuring the truth of, strengthening, or approving
2 : a religious ceremony admitting a person to full privileges in a church or synagogue
3 : something that ensures the truth of, strengthens, or approves He received a confirmation of his order.

confirmation

noun
con·​fir·​ma·​tion | \ ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce confirmation (audio) \

Legal Definition of confirmation

1 : the act or process of confirming, assuring, or upholding seeking confirmation of the agreement specifically : the ratification of an executive act by a legislative body senate confirmation of the Supreme Court nominee
2 : something that confirms: as
a : an express or implied contract by which a person makes a voidable agreement binding specifically : a definite expression or written memorandum that verifies or substantiates an agreement previously made orally or informally

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