Word
confirmation
Phoneticscon·fir·ma·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌkɑnfɝˈmeɪʃən/
UK/kɒnfəmˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01verification of truth
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. proof or evidence that shows a statement, belief, or suspicion is definitely true.
n. the provision of evidence or testimony that validates the truth or accuracy of a claim.
日本語:確認※
Español:confirmación
“We are still waiting for official confirmation of the news from the police.”
“The laboratory results provided the final confirmation required to publish the study in a peer-reviewed journal.”
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02booking or arrangement
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a document or message that shows a booking or plan is definitely fixed.
n. an official indicator or document ensuring that a reservation or agreement will proceed as planned.
日本語:確認※
“You should receive a confirmation email within ten minutes of booking your flight.”
“The hotel failed to send a written confirmation, leading to a dispute over the room rate upon our arrival.”
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03religious ceremony
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion
n. a ceremony in some Christian churches where a person confirms their faith.
n. a rite of passage or sacrament in various Christian denominations, typically involving the laying on of hands to strengthen the believer's bond with the church.
“The whole family gathered at the church for my cousin's confirmation.”
“In many liturgical traditions, confirmation is seen as the completion of the baptismal grace and a conscious commitment to the faith.”
04legal validation
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the act of making a legal agreement or property claim official and final.
n. the formal ratification of a voidable or conditional act, rendering it valid and unavoidable.
“The court provided confirmation of his right to the family estate.”
“The treaty required the confirmation of the senate before it could be enacted as national law.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “confirmation” in context.
Verb
01. await confirmation
“We are currently awaiting confirmation from the head office before proceeding with the merger.”
verb + noun
02. provide confirmation
“The laboratory results provided confirmation of the initial diagnosis.”
verb + noun
03. seek confirmation of the news
“Journalists are seeking confirmation of the news from official government sources.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
Adjective
04. independent confirmation
“The claims made by the whistleblower require independent confirmation by a third party.”
adj + noun
05. written confirmation
“Please ensure you receive written confirmation of the booking to avoid any misunderstandings.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. confirmation bias
“The researcher struggled to remain objective and avoid the pitfalls of confirmation bias.”
noun + noun
07. confirmation of the appointment
“You should receive a confirmation of the appointment via email within twenty-four hours.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. subject to confirmation
“The flight schedule is still subject to confirmation by the aviation authority.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Their one-year-old son later died after what the family believes was typhoid fever, although there was no formal medical confirmation.” “Confirmation of the virus in the little penguin will spark a race to vaccinate thousands of birds, with the government announcing on Saturday it would begin the rollout on Monday.” “There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities or Aramco.” Etymology
From Middle English confirmacioun, from Old French confirmacion, from Latin cōnfirmātiō, noun of process from cōnfirmātus (“confirmed”), perfect passive participle of cōnfirmāre, from con- (“with”) + firmāre (“to firm or strengthen”). Morphologically confirm + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0