confirmation

/ˌkɑnfərˈmeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A statement or piece of evidence that something is true or correct.
    • His confession was confirmation of his guilt.
    • We received confirmation that the package has been shipped.
    • The scientist looked for confirmation of her hypothesis.
  2. The act of making a plan, meeting, or arrangement definite or official.
    • The airline requires confirmation 24 hours before the flight.
    • Please send a confirmation of your appointment by email.
    • We are waiting for confirmation of the meeting date.
  3. A Christian religious ceremony in which a person is formally accepted as a full member of the church.
    • Her confirmation was held at the local cathedral.
    • Many teenagers prepare for confirmation through classes.
    • The bishop led the confirmation service.
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