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

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The family ties didn’t prevent his confirmation to the Fed board during his first stint.

From Barron's

Any confirmation of that view could help the dollar, while a weaker number could reignite speculation about rate cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

After which, he must pass a confirmation vote in the Senate with a simple majority.

From Barron's

Then the Senate Banking Committee is likely to hold its confirmation hearing and vote in March, followed by a vote by the full Senate in mid-April, Krueger added.

From MarketWatch

“No. I do not have confirmation of that.”

From Literature

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