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Confirmation
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Simple meaning
What does Confirmation mean?
Confirmation is proof or a message that something is true or arranged.
Dictionary definition
a statement, message, or action that shows something is true, correct, approved, or arranged.
Example sentences
Confirmation in a sentence
easy
We got confirmation that the tickets were booked.
medium
The email was a confirmation of the appointment.
hard
The scientist waited for confirmation before announcing the test results.
Synonyms
Words like Confirmation
proofSomething that shows a fact is true.
verificationThe act of checking that something is true or correct.
Antonyms
Opposite words
denialA statement that something is not true.
uncertaintyA lack of sure knowledge.
Word family
Confirmation word family
Base word
confirmation
noun
confirmation
Proof or approval that something is true or arranged.
noun
confirmations
More than one confirmation.
verb
confirm
To show that something is true or arranged.
adjective
confirmed
Shown to be true or arranged.
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Practice 1
What does confirmation mean?
Confirmation shows that something is true, correct, approved, or arranged.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to confirmation?
Verification means checking or proving that something is true or correct.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses confirmation correctly?
An email can confirm, or prove, that a booking was made.
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