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

Example Sentences

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The yen held steady against the dollar as traders watched for confirmation of Bank of Japan intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal

Speaking to reporters ahead of a parliamentary confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Shin said robust foreign inflows into the local bond market, particularly through foreign-exchange swaps, have helped underpin dollar funding conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not quite a confirmation, but an invitation to join my journey on the road to acceptance.

From Literature

While the announcement of flights was "promising" for tourism, "there is still no further confirmation regarding Western tourists", Young Pioneer tour manager Rowan Beard said.

From Barron's

It wasn’t a confirmation, but you could feel the hype machine creak into action at even the most remote chance of the old Tiger magic.

From The Wall Street Journal

confirmation

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