Meaning

An official indicator that things will happen as planned..

Definitions by Sense

1. An official indicator that things will happen as planned.
2. A verification that something is true or has happened.
3. A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.
4. (law) An act whereby something conditional or voidable is made sure and unavoidable, especially the possession of an estate.

Example Sentences

We will send you a written confirmation of your hotel booking.

The announcement in the newspaper was a confirmation of my suspicions.

They declare ringing confirmation for their theories even in the face of feeble data.

The thing is, we've even had formal confirmation from Government itself that the crucial research required to make such sweeping claims hasn't been done!

You got a nice white dress / and a party on your confirmation. / You've got a brand new soul, / mm, and a cross of gold.

Word Forms

• confirmations

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When Should You Use Confirmation?

Use confirmation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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