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Synonyms & Similar Words
affirmation
verification
validation
authentication
ratification
approval
endorsement
sanction
accreditation
certification
authorization
assurance
guarantee
warrant
attestation
testimony
evidence
proof
demonstration
substantiation
corroboration
support
justification
vindication
Vouching
acknowledgment
admission
confession
declaration
avowal
recognition
Meaning of Confirmation
The word "Confirmation" primarily refers to the act of confirming or verifying something, such as a fact, a decision, or an identity.
Definitions
- The act of confirming or verifying something, such as a fact, a decision, or an identity
- * A formal declaration that something is true or correct
- * A religious ceremony in which a person is confirmed in their faith
- * A written statement that something has been done or will be done
Etymology of Confirmation
The word "Confirmation" originates from the Old French word "confirmation," which is derived from the Latin words "confirmare," meaning "to strengthen" or "to make firm," and "firmus," meaning "strong" or "firm"
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, religion, and everyday conversation, to refer to the act of verifying or validating something
Example Uses
- The company sent a confirmation email to verify the customer's order
- * The police received confirmation that the suspect was involved in the crime
- * The religious ceremony of confirmation is an important milestone in a person's spiritual journey
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
denial
rejection
refutation
negation
disavowal
repudiation
dismissal
disproval
disprovement
contradiction
countervidence
rebuttal
refutation
invalidation
annulment
cancellation
abandonment
abjuration
disconfirmation
disproval