con·fir·ma·tion

con·fir·ma·tion
/ˌkɑːnfɚˈmeıʃən/ noun, pl -tions
1 [noncount] : proof which shows that something is true or correct

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.

— often + of

The customs officers will need to see confirmation [=proof] of your identity.

confirmation of a scientific theory

2 : a response which shows that information is received and understood; especially : a response that makes a purchase, appointment, etc., definite or official
[count]

You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your order.

[noncount]

You will receive confirmation of your order by e-mail.

waiting for written confirmation

3 [noncount] : the act of giving official approval to something or someone

Many senators are opposed to his confirmation as a federal judge.

— often used before another noun

Senate confirmation hearings

the confirmation process

4 : a ceremony in which someone becomes a full, adult member of a religion
[noncount]

They are preparing for confirmation.

[count]

He attended both of his children's confirmations.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • con|fir|ma|tion — «KON fuhr MAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act or process of making sure by more information or evidence; confirming: »He telephoned the theater for confirmation of the movie s starting time. 2. a thing that confirms; proof: »Don t believe rumors that… …   Useful english dictionary

  • dis|con|fir|ma|tion — «dihs KON fuhr MAY shuhn», noun. the act of disconfirming; invalidation; disproval: »Criteria of valid deduction can be and have been supplied providing general criteria of confirmation and disconfirmation [of hypotheses] (Scientific American) …   Useful english dictionary

  • re|con|fir|ma|tion — «REE kon fuhr MAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of reconfirming. 2. the state or condition of being reconfirmed: »a reconfirmation of the alliance …   Useful english dictionary

  • tion — ab·bre·vi·a·tion; ab·di·ca·tion; ab·duc·tion; ab·er·ra·tion; ab·er·ra·tion·al; ab·jec·tion; ab·junc·tion; ab·ju·ra·tion; ab·lac·ta·tion; ab·la·tion; ab·lu·tion; ab·mi·gra·tion; ab·ne·ga·tion; ab·o·li·tion; ab·o·li·tion·ary; ab·o·li·tion·dom;… …   English syllables

  • fir — af·fir·ma·tion; con·fir·mand; con·fir·ma·tion; con·fir·ma·tive; con·fir·ma·to·ry; con·fir·mor; fir; fir·bolg; fir·ca; fir·er; fir·kin; fir·lot; fir·ma·men·tal; fir·man; fir·mer; fir·mi·ster·nal; fir·mi·ster·nia; fir·ring; fir·ry; ghaf·fir;… …   English syllables

  • con — con·acre; con·cat·e·nate; con·cave; con·ceal·er; con·ceit; con·cen·trate; con·cen·tra·tor; con·cen·tric; con·cep·tual; con·cern; con·cern·ing; con·cert; con·cer·tante; con·cer·ti·na; con·ces·sion·ary; con·cha; con·cin·nate; con·com·i·tant;… …   English syllables

  • confirmation — con·fir·ma·tion …   English syllables

  • confirmation — con•fir•ma•tion [[t]ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the act of confirming 2) the state of being confirmed 3) something that confirms, as a corroborative statement or piece of evidence 4) rel a Christian rite administered to baptized persons, regarded …   From formal English to slang

  • confirmation — con|fir|ma|tion [ˌkɔnfəˈmeıʃən US ˌka:nfər ] n [U and C] 1.) a statement, document etc that says that something is definitely true confirmation of ▪ There has still been no official confirmation of the report. confirmation that ▪ verbal… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • confirmation — con|fir|ma|tion [ ,kanfər meıʃn ] noun * 1. ) uncount a statement saying that something is definitely true or accurate: The claims have received independent confirmation from a team of experts. confirmation that: There has been no official… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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