26984 words

confirmation

8 definitions β€’ 8 examples
1

Examples:

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.
2
a statement or proof that something is true:

Examples:

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.
3
a ceremony in which someone is confirmed into the Christian Church
4
a statement of proof that something is true:

Examples:

We will be sending you confirmation of your registration.
5
a formal Christian ceremony to accept someone as a member
6
Confirmation is also a formal Jewish ceremony to show that a roung person has completed religious studies.
7
a formal agreement to approve someone or something officially:

Examples:

confirmation hearings
8
making an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed:

Examples:

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

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