Definitions

1. noun

The act of confirming or the state of being confirmed; a statement or declaration that something is true or valid.

“The manager needed a confirmation of the employee’s resignation before making any further decisions.”

2. noun

A formal statement or declaration, especially one that is legally binding or official.

“The court required a written confirmation of the defendant’s plea before proceeding with the trial.”

3. noun

A person who confirms or is confirmed; a person who witnesses or testifies to the truth of something.

“The confirmation of the witness’s testimony was crucial to the case.”

4. verb

To make something certain or more certain; to verify or validate something.

“She had to confirm the details of the flight before booking her ticket.”

5. verb

To make a statement or declaration that something is true or valid.

“The employee confirmed that he would be late to work.”

6. verb

To accept or ratify something; to give official approval or agreement.

“The company confirmed the new policy after a vote by the board of directors.”