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We got confirmation that the tickets were booked.
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.
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Confirmation in a sentence
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The email was a confirmation of the appointment.
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The scientist waited for confirmation before announcing the test results.
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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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Confirmation
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kahn · fer · may · shun · strongest beat: may
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WordConfirmation.
Partnoun.
MeaningConfirmation is proof or a message that something is true or arranged.
ExampleExample: We got confirmation that the tickets were booked.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kahn · fer · may · shun
- Strongest beat
- may
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on may.
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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.
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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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Hint for students
Confirmation is proof or a message that something is true or arranged.
Common mix-up
Confirmation is not the same as denial. Confirmation means confirmation is proof or a message that something is true or arranged.
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Read this model sentence: The email was a confirmation of the appointment. Clue words: email, appointment. Underline clue words that show why confirmation fits instead of denial. Now write one new sentence that shows confirmation without using the word confirmation. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show confirmation?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The email was a confirmation of the appointment." Why does confirmation fit better than denial?
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