confirmation

noun

con·​fir·​ma·​tion ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce confirmation (audio)
Synonyms 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
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-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce confirmation (audio)
adjective

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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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Delivery updates, tracking links and confirmations are exactly what customers want instantly, and automation beats humans every time. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Deadline has reached out to sources for confirmation of the plans. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026 Those moves, unusual steps aimed at granting the president and his allies far-reaching benefits, put Blanche’s confirmation at risk, prompting key senators to express concern. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 While the senators linked Kennedy’s anti-vaccine work to that deadly measles outbreak, Kennedy denied any connection during the confirmation hearings. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confirmation

Word History

Etymology

see confirm

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of confirmation was in the 14th century

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confirmation

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

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