confirmation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de verificar, estabelecer ou confirmar que algo é verdadeiro, correto ou concluído; também pode indicar uma prova ou testemunho que comprova essa veracidade.

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.

   Confirmação

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

   Sinônimosauthenticationcertificationcorroborationproofsubstantiationvalidationverification

   Antônimosdenialdisproofrefutation

2. Approval or endorsementB2formal

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

   Confirmação

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

   Sinônimosacceptanceapprovalassentauthorizationconsentendorsementratificationsanctionvalidation

   Antônimosdenialdisapprovalrefusalrejectionveto

3. Religious ceremonyB2formal

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

   Confirmação

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