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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So far, there is no confirmation if Trump will attend the summit or whether it will even go ahead.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Nasdaq had begun accepting orders before trading began, but when investors tried to change the price or size or cancel their orders, some didn’t get a confirmation due to a Nasdaq technology malfunction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

During his April 21 confirmation hearing, Warsh emphasized the importance of focusing on underlying inflation rather than one-time price changes.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"Models for the composition of temperate, gas-giant exoplanets had predicted that they would contain methane, so it is good to get confirmation that our theories are accurate."

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Not that I’m going to take this far—all I need is confirmation of Justin’s willingness, not actual contact.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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