confirmation
[noun]
Synonyms:
- proof, authentication, corroboration, evidence, substantiation, testimony, validation, verification
- sanction, acceptance, agreement, approval, assent, endorsement, ratification

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

con‧fir‧ma‧tion AC /ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən $ ˌkɑːnfər-/ noun [uncountable and countable]
[Word Family: verb: confirm; noun: confirmation; adjective: confirmed ≠ unconfirmed]

1. a statement, document etc that says that something is definitely true
confirmation of
There has still been no official confirmation of the report.
confirmation that
verbal confirmation that payment has been made

2. a letter etc that tells you that an arrangement, date, time etc is now definite:
Most hotels require confirmation from a prospective guest in writing.

3. a religious ceremony in which someone is made a full member of the Christian church

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

confirmation
noun
ADJ. further | independent | direct | final | official, written
VERB + CONFIRMATION ask for | need, require | seek The police are seeking independent confirmation of certain details of the story.
await, wait for | get, have, obtain, receive | give sb, provide (sb with)
CONFIRMATION + VERB come Written confirmation came three days later.
PREP. in ~ She nodded in confirmation.
PHRASES confirmation in writing We need confirmation in writing before we can send your order out.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲