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0 relating to a statement that shows agreement or says "yes":
an affirmative answer/response
1 a word or statement that shows agreement or says "yes":
She asked the question expecting an affirmative.
He replied in the affirmative (= he said "yes").
mainly US "Were you in New York on 3 March?" "Affirmative." (= "Yes.")
2 positive, or showing agreement:
There should be an affirmative role for government in social problems.
3 used to mean yes in an answer to a question, esp. in a military context:
"Can you hear me?" "Affirmative."
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May 10, 2021
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