Word
confirmation
Meanings
evidence, information, or a message that verifies something is true or certain
the process of checking and validating details before proceeding
formal approval that makes an appointment, decision, or arrangement official
Definition
Confirmation is the act of verifying that something is true or that arrangements are definite.
Confirmation is information or a message that verifies something or shows that it has been approved. People often ask for confirmation to make sure plans, details, or results are correct. It can also describe the process of checking and validating something before acting on it.
Examples
- I’m waiting for confirmation from the organizer before I book my travel.
- You should ask for written confirmation so there’s no confusion later.
- She took the silence as confirmation that the proposal had been accepted.
- They received confirmation of the schedule change only a few hours before the event.
Common mistake
Learners often say "confirm about" something; more natural is "confirm that" or "confirm" + noun (e.g., "confirm the details").
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