confirmation

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de comprobar, establecer o confirmar que algo es verdadero, correcto o completo; también puede referirse a la prueba o testimonio que respalda algo, o al acto de ratificar o hacer firme un acuerdo o decisión.

A noun referring to the act of verifying, establishing, or making certain that something is true, correct, or has been completed.

1. Verification or proofB1formal

   A statement or action that proves something is true or correct.

   Confirmación o verificación

   • We received confirmation of the booking via email.
   • The test results provided confirmation of the diagnosis.
   • He asked for written confirmation of the agreement.

   Sinónimosauthenticationcertificationcorroborationproofsubstantiationvalidationverification

   Antónimosdenialdisproofrefutation

2. Approval or endorsementB2formal

   Formal approval or acceptance of a plan, appointment, or decision.

   Aprobación o respaldo formal

   • The board gave its confirmation of the new CEO.
   • The confirmation of the treaty took several months.
   • She received confirmation of her promotion yesterday.

   Sinónimosacceptanceapprovalassentauthorizationconsentendorsementratificationsanctionvalidation

   Antónimosdenialdisapprovalrefusalrejectionveto

3. Religious ceremonyB2formal

   A Christian rite in which a baptized person is confirmed in their faith.

   Confirmación (sacramento)

   • Her confirmation ceremony was held at the local church.
   • He prepared for confirmation by attending classes.
   • The bishop presided over the confirmation service.