Confirmation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kɑːn.fɝːˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of confirmation

noun the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

Example Sentences

A1 I received a confirmation email for my hotel reservation.

A2 She asked for confirmation that the meeting was still on.

B1 Please provide confirmation of your attendance by Friday.

B2 The confirmation of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.

C1 The confirmation of the experiment results was crucial for the research paper.

C2 The confirmation of his appointment as CEO was announced at the company meeting.

adjective confirming or verifying

Example Sentences

A1 I received a confirmation email for my flight booking.

A2 She showed me the confirmation letter for the event.

B1 The confirmation code is required to access the online portal.

B2 The confirmation process for the reservation was quick and efficient.

C1 The confirmation of the experiment results was crucial for the research paper.

C2 The confirmation of his alibi proved his innocence in the case.

Examples of confirmation in a Sentence

formal Please provide a written confirmation of your attendance to the event.

informal Can you send me a quick confirmation that you'll be there?

slang I need a solid confirmation from you before I can finalize the plans.

figurative His smile was the confirmation she needed that everything would be okay.

Grammatical Forms of confirmation

past tense

confirmed

plural

confirmations

comparative

more confirmed

superlative

most confirmed

present tense

confirm

future tense

will confirm

perfect tense

have confirmed

continuous tense

is confirming

singular

confirmation

positive degree

confirmed

infinitive

to confirm

gerund

confirming

participle

confirmed

Origin and Evolution of confirmation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'confirmation' originated from the Latin word 'confirmatio' which means 'strengthening' or 'establishing'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'confirmation' has evolved to refer to the act of affirming or validating something, especially beliefs or decisions. It is commonly used in religious contexts to describe a sacrament or ritual that signifies a person's commitment to their faith.