Confirmation
/ˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of verifying or establishing the truth or correctness of something; the state of being confirmed.
/ˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃən/
The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.
I need confirmation of your attendance.
💡 Simply: Confirmation is like when you double-check something to make sure it's correct, like asking someone to say 'yes' again when you're making plans.
👶 For kids: When you get confirmation, it means someone says it's true or okay.
More Examples
We are waiting for confirmation from the bank.
The confirmation of the results took several weeks.
How It's Used
"We await confirmation of the order."
"The church offers confirmation to young adults."
"The judge requested confirmation of the evidence."
A religious rite, often for young people, that affirms their commitment to a faith or church.
/ˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃən/
A ceremony in which a young person is admitted as a member of a church.
The young adults were preparing for their confirmation.
💡 Simply: Confirmation is like a special church ceremony where kids say they believe.
👶 For kids: Confirmation is a special day at church to say you believe in God.
More Examples
She received her confirmation at the age of 13.
The church hosted a beautiful ceremony for the confirmation.
How It's Used
"The Confirmation ceremony is a significant event for the youth."
Idioms & expressions
Confirmation bias
The tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs.
"People with confirmation bias will seek out news articles that support their views."
From Middle French confirmation, from Latin confirmātiō (“a strengthening, establishing; assurance”), from confirmō (“to strengthen, establish”), from com- (“with, together”) + firmō (“make firm, strengthen”).
The word has been used since the 14th century, initially in a religious context, but expanded to other meanings over time.
Memory tip
Think of confirming something: you're making sure it's true or real.