confirmation

noun

con·​fir·​ma·​tion ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən 

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

2

a

: confirming proof : corroboration

found confirmation of a theory

The report needed confirmation.

b

: the process of supporting a statement by evidence

confirmational

ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shnəl 

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Synonyms

• attestation
• corroboration
• documentation
• evidence
• proof
• substantiation
• testament
• testimonial
• testimony
• validation
• voucher
• witness

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Campbell, serving in the White House under President Joe Biden as Asia czar, had precious little to say about Myanmar then, nor did lawmakers ask him about Myanmar during his recent confirmation as deputy secretary of state. —Timothy McLaughlin, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024

The test result is awaiting confirmation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. —The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024

For example, flight confirmations often arrive as virtual emails requesting pre-check or travel detail confirmation. —Ebony Flake, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024

Bird flu case confirmed in Texas The public shouldn’t be worried after a Texas worker was diagnosed with bird flu, the CDC said in a statement yesterday in response to state officials’ confirmation of the case. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024

Following the confirmation of his death, many of Flaherty’s co-stars and notable fans reacted to the news. —Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024

But Icelandair’s website and mobile app could not find our reservation under our confirmation code. —Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024

The confirmation comes about six months after last year’s concert, which — due to heavy rain on the day of the event — caused severe damages to the New York City park’s Great Lawn. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2024

His choice, from the three nominees forwarded by the county legislature, will require Missouri Senate confirmation. —Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see confirm

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing confirmation

• gender confirmation surgery

Kids Definition

confirmation

noun

con·​fir·​ma·​tion ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən 

1

: an act or process of confirming

2

: a religious ceremony admitting a person to full privileges in a church or synagogue

3

: something that confirms : proof

confirmatory

kən-ˈfər-mə-ˌtōr-ē

-ˌtȯr-

adjective

Legal Definition

confirmation

noun

con·​fir·​ma·​tion ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən 

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

b

in the civil law of Louisiana : a declaration whereby a person corrects the parts of an obligation that are null to make them enforceable

c

: a conveyance by which valid title to an estate is transferred to a person already in possession or by which an estate is increased