Confirmation | Mean of confirmation in English Dictionary

/ˌkɑːnfɚˈmeɪʃən/

• Noun
• proof which shows that something is true or correct
1. Reporters awaited confirmation from the army about the battle.
2. We don't have independent confirmation of the facts.
3. Final confirmation came only after the investigation was completed.
4. The customs officers will need to see confirmation [=proof] of your identity.
5. confirmation of a scientific theory
• a response which shows that information is received and understood
• a response that makes a purchase, appointment, etc., definite or official
1. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your order.
2. You will receive confirmation of your order by e-mail.
3. waiting for written confirmation

• the act of giving official approval to something or someone
1. Many senators are opposed to his confirmation as a federal judge.
2. Senate confirmation hearings
3. the confirmation process
• a ceremony in which someone becomes a full, adult member of a religion
1. They are preparing for confirmation.
2. He attended both of his children's confirmations.