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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Before reaching the full Senate for a vote, Warsh’s confirmation must go through the Banking Committee, which has 13 Republicans and 11 Democrats.

From Barron's

Official confirmation finally landed in her email inbox on Monday evening.

From BBC

When a noise “so loud that it was almost a physical presence” claps over the house, the group realizes it’s a confirmation of their collective fears.

From The Wall Street Journal

Islamabad's confirmation that its aircraft flew over the Afghan capital came hours after AFP journalists in the city heard multiple explosions.

From Barron's

Five minutes later I opened my eyes in the icy simulation room again, a wide grin spread across my face as I looked at my mom for confirmation of what I already knew.

From Literature

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