confirmation

noun

ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce confirmation (audio)
Definition of confirmationnext
as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim regards the finding as a confirmation of the theory that extraterrestrial impacts were responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs

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Recent Examples of confirmation After an initial confirmation of the camera rollout, DHS didn’t respond to additional requests for comment, including to confirm ICE’s latest body camera policy. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 Clayton was asked about the subpoenas at his Senate confirmation hearing on July 15. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Require a new confirmation before the browser takes any action. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 He must first be endorsed by all 15 members of the Security Council before receiving confirmation from the General Assembly. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for confirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
  5. testament
Noun
  • Businesses should ask what their systems can do without supervision today and what evidence would show autonomy increasing faster than their controls.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Kohberger will need to show this through evidence, Jackson said.
    — Emily Smith, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • And Yazan Humaideh and Sip City may be the best proof of that.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • There is a tendency to treat access to a scarce private round as proof of an investment advantage.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • Monday’s proceedings are expected to focus on additional testimony from prosecutors and the defense before Colt is given the opportunity to address the court himself.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Doe’s childhood, described in court records and his testimony, lacked much of the stability most children take for granted.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • Do not undergo or pay for any treatment before reading detailed documentation of the procedure.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • To achieve genuine industrial independence, SIMA must gradually develop expertise in supplier qualification, design management, configuration control, engineering documentation, and lifecycle support.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of documentation
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  • That's a fictional character sharing billing with the actual biggest names in the sport, a testament to how far the character has outgrown the show itself as a marketing asset.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • His ten-point plan was also later endorsed by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a testament to how Black religious groups sought to address wealth inequality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of testament

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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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