confirmation

[kon-fer-mey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

ratification, validation, proof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance admission affirmation approval authorization consent corroboration endorsement evidence green light passage recognition testimony verification

STRONG

accord agreement assent attestation authentication avowal nod okay passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial visa witness

WEAK

accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disapproval opposition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

annulment cancellation contradiction destruction void

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The appellate judges found on Monday that this tactic, which bypassed confirmation by the US Senate, violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

From BBC

"I just got confirmation that 12 people are missing, though they are still looking for some missing persons," he added.

From Barron's

The ministry's post was the first official confirmation that the Virat was attacked by drones.

From Barron's

ISM surveys on manufacturing and services activity, plus the latest ADP private payrolls, will be watched closely for confirmation that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates at its next meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is confirmation, Patel said, that the suspect "had a relationship in Afghanistan with partner forces", before moving to the US.

From BBC

confirmation

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