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confirmation

con·fir·ma·tion [ kònfər máysh'n ] (plural con·fir·ma·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. confirming something: the act of verifying or ratifying something
sought confirmation of his suspicions
the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate

2. something that confirms something else: something that supports, validates, or verifies something else
a confirmation of my worst fears
Send written confirmation of the date of delivery.

3. christianity acceptance into church: in Christianity, a religious ceremony that marks somebody's formal acceptance into a church

4. judaism ceremony marking beginning of responsible adulthood: in Reform Judaism, a ceremony that marks the completion of somebody's religious training and entry into full adult membership of the community


con·fir·ma·tion·al adjective
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