confirmation

• Nom désignant l'action de vérifier, d'établir ou d'attester qu'une chose est vraie, exacte ou accomplie.

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.

   confirmation (preuve)

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

   Synonymesauthenticationcertificationcorroborationproofsubstantiationvalidationverification

   Antonymesdenialdisproofrefutation

2. Approval or endorsementB2formal

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

   Approbation formelle

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

   Synonymesacceptanceapprovalassentauthorizationconsentendorsementratificationsanctionvalidation

   Antonymesdenialdisapprovalrefusalrejectionveto

3. Religious ceremonyB2formal

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

   Confirmation (sacrement)

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