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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Swansea have said Snoop Dogg is likely to attend a game at some point this season, though there is still no confirmation of when he may appear at the Swansea.com Stadium.

From BBC

So the sharp selloff on Friday is actually viewed as confirmation of the bearish call; if bulls had much fight left in them, the GDX ETF wouldn’t have fallen so much.

From MarketWatch

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

confirmation

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