Meaning & Definition of word "Reconfirm"
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Reconfirm
/ˌriː.kənˈfɜːrm/
verb:
- 1. To confirm again or to affirm once more.
- Example: I need to reconfirm our dinner reservations for Friday night.
- 2. To verify or validate information again for accuracy.
- Example: Can you reconfirm the meeting time with the client?
- 3. To strengthen or reinforce a previously established confirmation.
- Example: The study aims to reconfirm the effectiveness of the new treatment.
Etymology
Etymology for word reconfirm: from Latin 'confirmare' with the prefix 're-' indicating repetition.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reconfirm an appointment:
To verify again the time and details of a meeting or engagement.
reconfirm a reservation:
To check again the details of a booked place or service.
Related Words
confirm:
To establish the truth or correctness of something.
verification:
The process of establishing the truth or accuracy of something.
affirm:
To state or assert positively.
Slang Meanings of reconfirm
Meaning: Check in again
Example Sentence: I'll just check in again to reconfirm if the event is still on.
Meaning: Double-check
Example Sentence: You should double-check with them to reconfirm what time we meet.