English · Word Candidate

confirmation

/ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/

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Also seen as: confirmations

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Meaning · English

An official indicator that things will happen as planned.

Noun

We will send you a written confirmation of your hotel booking.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A verification that something is true or has happened.

Noun

The announcement in the newspaper was a confirmation of my suspicions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “confirmation” mean?

An official indicator that things will happen as planned.

Is “confirmation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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