confirmation
/ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: confirmations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An official indicator that things will happen as planned.
Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A verification that something is true or has happened.
Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.