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confirmation

[ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən]

confirmation Definition

  • 1the act of verifying or proving something to be true or valid
  • 2a religious rite in which a baptized person is given full membership in a church

Using confirmation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confirmation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The confirmation of the suspect's alibi cleared him of all charges.

  • Example

    I need a confirmation from you that you will attend the meeting tomorrow.

  • Example

    The bishop administered the sacrament of confirmation to the young members of the congregation.

  • Example

    The confirmation of the treaty was met with great relief by both countries.

confirmation Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using confirmation

  • beyond a shadow of a doubt

    with absolute certainty; without any doubt or ambiguity

    Example

    The evidence presented at the trial proved his guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt.

  • to believe someone's statement or explanation, even though it may not be completely true or accurate

    Example

    I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that he didn't mean to offend anyone.

  • uncertain or unclear

    Example

    The outcome of the election is still in doubt.

Phrases with confirmation

  • the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories

    Example

    His confirmation bias prevented him from considering alternative explanations for the phenomenon.

  • a hearing held by the US Senate to confirm a presidential nominee for a federal position

    Example

    The confirmation hearing for the Supreme Court nominee was highly contentious.

  • a document or email that confirms the details of a flight reservation

    Example

    Make sure to bring your flight confirmation with you to the airport.

Origins of confirmation

from Latin 'confirmatio', meaning 'strengthening'

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Summary: confirmation in Brief

The term 'confirmation' [ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən] refers to the act of verifying or proving something to be true or valid. It can also refer to a religious rite in which a baptized person is given full membership in a church. Examples include 'The confirmation of the suspect's alibi cleared him of all charges.' and 'The bishop administered the sacrament of confirmation to the young members of the congregation.' Phrases like 'confirmation bias' and idioms like 'give someone the benefit of the doubt' further illustrate the concept.

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