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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 The Charlotte Observer reached out to each homeowners association included in this story for confirmation and comment but did not receive responses before publication. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Trump nominated him to be the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation in the US health department, a role that requires Senate confirmation. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026 But whatever theories are, they must be exposed to experimental tests and confirmation. — Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 Billboard has reached out to representatives for Grande and Chu for confirmation on whether the pair have officially begun recording their parts for the movie. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
  5. testament
Noun
  • Some must also be housed and cared for as evidence, either until charges against a defendant are dismissed or the animals are permanently seized by the government.
    — John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this modest tourism boom, the town retains plentiful architectural evidence of its history as a turn-of-the-century manufacturing hub, with an abundance of red-brick and steel edifices lining its streets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Now, though, with FEMA money involved, residents have to show proof of residency through a utility bill, ID or other means.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The proof was right in front of us; this is an incredibly versatile piece to hang onto for fall.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • Sandusky’s trial produced shocking testimony from other victims The shadow of Penn State’s influence in this borough in the center of the commonwealth continues to hang over the case.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • About two months after his testimony, Pujo’s report mapped out in pitiless detail all the interrelationships between Morgan and his small network of industrialists.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of testimony
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  • To maintain eligibility, households consisting entirely of full-time students may be required to provide documentation to their property manager demonstrating that at least one of the above exceptions is met.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Officials frequently approved reimbursement after travel had already happened, and failed to require consultants to provide documentation like receipts, violating contract rules around wasteful spending.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • Even then, the kindergartner recognized the significance of this last testament.
    — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That’s a compliment, a testament to his greatness, not an attack on his character (because this is perfectly legal).
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of testament

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