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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“The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office,” police wrote, adding there was no indication of foul play.

From Los Angeles Times

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office was working to provide official confirmation, police said.

From BBC

What to watch: confirmation via improving margins, revisions momentum turning decisively positive, and a breakout in technicals to validate the recovery narrative.

From Barron's

So, even in the absence of the Justice Department inquiry, it wouldn’t be unusual for the typical vetting and confirmation process to take weeks.

From Barron's

“The confirmation of additional purchases is certainly welcome news to traders,” said Brady Huck, principal broker with EmpowerAg Trading.

From The Wall Street Journal

confirmation

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