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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"We spent one day celebrating life with our friend, then there were two days of uncertainty, without knowing anything about what happened to her, then we get the confirmation that she's dead."

From BBC

There was no immediate confirmation of whether Bangladesh would buckle to the ICC's decision.

From Barron's

A preliminary review by the policing watchdog found "confirmation bias" influenced the decision to bar supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending Villa Park.

From BBC

In a reply to an online order confirmation, I clicked the button and wrote the prompt “Ask for a refund.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The backlash came after a preliminary review by the policing watchdog found "confirmation bias" influenced the decision to bar supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending Villa Park.

From BBC

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