Confirmation

/ˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.

I received a confirmation of my flight reservation via email.

Evidence or proof that something is true or valid.

The scientist sought confirmation of her findings through further experiments.

An official verification or approval.

The committee will send out a confirmation of your registration for the conference.

In a religious context, the rite of initiation in which a person affirms their commitment to their faith.

He was excited to prepare for his confirmation in the church next month.

Late Middle English: from Latin confirmatio(n-), from confirmare 'to strengthen'.

confirmation email

An email sent to confirm a reservation or appointment.

confirmation bias

The tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs.

confirmation of receipt

Acknowledgment that something has been received.

confirm

To establish the truth or correctness of something.

affirm

To declare something to be true.

validate

To check or prove the validity of something.

To verify or confirm something usually in a casual context.

Can you give me the heads-up on that? Just want a confirmation on what we discussed.

Getting the green light or approval.

I’m just waiting for the confirmation from my manager to go ahead with the project.