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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Warsh will be pressed about his thoughts on the outlook for interest rates on Tuesday, when the Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing weighing his confirmation as Fed chair.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

World uses the iris for ID confirmation because it is the most unique part of a person, even more so than a fingerprint.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Rather, we wait for further confirmation for a completed MVB sell signal, which is not guaranteed to occur.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

On the same day that the Senate Banking Committee announced the date of his confirmation hearing, federal prosecutors sought to escalate the investigation that threatens to delay his appointment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Now they would have to wait for Jahrling’s test results, because that would be the final confirmation that it was indeed Marburg.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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