What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
acknowledgement
Example
The company sent an acknowledgement of receipt for my job application. [acknowledgement: noun]
Example
She nodded in acknowledgement of his presence. [acknowledgement: noun]
Example
I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of my team. [acknowledge: verb]
confirmation
Example
I received a confirmation email for my flight reservation. [confirmation: noun]
Example
The test results provided confirmation of the diagnosis. [confirmation: noun]
Example
Can you confirm that you will attend the meeting tomorrow? [confirm: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Confirmation is more commonly used than acknowledgement in professional or business contexts, while acknowledgement is more common in personal or social contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between acknowledgement and confirmation?
Confirmation is generally considered more formal than acknowledgement, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
