confirmation

8 definitions • 8 examples

a statement, often written, that an arrangement or meeting is certain:

a letter of confirmation

We've only received five confirmations for the conference so far.

We will send you written confirmation of our offer shortly.

a statement or proof that something is true:

We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact number of casualties.

Her confession was no surprise to him - just the confirmation of a long-held suspicion.

a ceremony in which someone is confirmed into the Christian Church

a statement of proof that something is true:

We will be sending you confirmation of your registration.

a formal Christian ceremony to accept someone as a member

Confirmation is also a formal Jewish ceremony to show that a roung person has completed religious studies.

a formal agreement to approve someone or something officially:

confirmation hearings

making an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed:

[ U ] He’d heard rumors of the sale, but had no confirmation of it yet.