confirmation — the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy asked for confirmation of my address three times because he couldn't believe someone actually lived in such a tiny apartment.
- We need confirmation from the lab before proceeding with the treatment.
- His suspicious behavior was confirmation that he had definitely eaten my leftover cake.
confirmation
NOUN[/ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃn/]
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
She got the confirmation email and finally booked her flight.
Information brings transformation, leading to confirmation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'confirmare', combining 'con' (together) and 'firmare' (to strengthen). The word evolved to mean 'to make firm or certain' and was adopted into Old French before entering Middle English.
Breakdown
con- (together) + firm (strong, from Latin firmus) + -ation (action or result of a process).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy asked for confirmation of my address three times because he couldn't believe someone actually lived in such a tiny apartment.”
“We need confirmation from the lab before proceeding with the treatment.”
“His suspicious behavior was confirmation that he had definitely eaten my leftover cake.”
“The confirmation of the meeting will be sent via email tomorrow.”
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