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Learn to pronounce con·fir·ma·tion

/ˌkänfərˈmāSH(ə)n/
noun
  1. the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.
    "Sylvia received official confirmation of the instructorship"
    synonyms: corroboration, verification, proof, testimony, endorsement, authentication, substantiation, justification, vindication, support, evidence, ratification, approval, authorization, validation, sanction, formalization, certification, accreditation, recognition, acceptance, agreement to, consent to
  2. (in the Christian Church) the rite at which a baptized person, especially one baptized as an infant, affirms Christian belief and is admitted as a full member of the Church.
    "the kind of joy mixed with tears one finds at weddings and confirmations"

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The report needed confirmation. b. : the process of supporting a statement by evidence.
a statement or proof that something is true: We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact number of casualties.
Apr 19, 2024 · The Roman Catholic Church views confirmation as a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ. It confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, ...
Those being confirmed are known as confirmands. For adults, it is an affirmation of belief. The ceremony typically involves laying on of hands. A stained ...
/kɒnfəˈmeɪʃən/ · making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it · a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church.
Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for ...
Confirmation definition: an act or instance of confirming, or of establishing someone or something, as by verifying, approving, or corroborating.
1 · to give approval to : ratify. confirm a treaty ; 2 · to make firm or firmer : strengthen. confirm one's resolve ; 3 · to administer the rite of confirmation to.
confirmation in American English · 1. a confirming or being confirmed; corroboration; ratification; verification · 2. something that confirms or proves · 3. a.
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especially : a response that makes a purchase, appointment, etc., definite or official. [count]. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your order.