confirmation

[kon-fer-mey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

ratification, validation, proof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance admission affirmation approval authorization consent corroboration endorsement evidence green light passage recognition testimony verification

STRONG

accord agreement assent attestation authentication avowal nod okay passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial visa witness

WEAK

accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disapproval opposition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

annulment cancellation contradiction destruction void

Example Sentences

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I had met Imtiyaz twice before, in Ahmedabad, in the stunned days after the crash, when families were still waiting for DNA confirmation to identify their loved ones.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Despite years of investigation, neither idea has received strong experimental confirmation.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

There was no immediate confirmation from Trump himself or from Iran.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

There was no official confirmation from either side of the reports, which said a 60-day ceasefire extension had been agreed to but required final approval from President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

As if she needed confirmation, Gale scampered along the railing and jumped on her shoulder, ready to hitch a ride.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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