Meaning of confirmation In English

• 0 a statement, often written, that an arrangement or meeting is certain:

  • a letter of confirmation

  • We've only received five confirmations for the conference so far.

  • We will send you written confirmation of our offer shortly.

• 1 a statement or proof that something is true:

  • We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact number of casualties.

  • Her confession was no surprise to him - just the confirmation of a long-held suspicion.

• 2 a ceremony in which someone is confirmed into the Christian Church

• 3 a statement of proof that something is true:

  • We will be sending you confirmation of your registration.

• 4 a formal Christian ceremony to accept someone as a member

• 5 a formal agreement to approve someone or something officially:

  • confirmation hearings

• 6 making an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed:

  • [ U ] He’d heard rumors of the sale, but had no confirmation of it yet.