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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Long then apologized to senators during his confirmation hearing, saying the comment was “totally inappropriate.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"While this provisional confirmation will not ease their loss, we hope the outcome will provide them with some measure of clarity and closure," he said.

From BBC

The confirmation of a new Fed chairman is a good opportunity for a reset.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following the week-long "confirmation of charges" hearing, the three-judge panel has 60 days to decide whether to proceed to a full trial.

From Barron's

A confirmation of AI spending plans from Nvidia’s biggest customers is great for its bottom line but less for investors who remain worried over hyperscaler largess.

From Barron's

confirmation

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