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confirmation

Pronunciation: [kənˌfərˈmeɪʃən]

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Learn how to use confirmation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(noun) this is when you say that something is true or that something you've asked for has been approved. It’s like when you get a message back saying that what you hoped would happen is really going to happen.

Example

I received a confirmation that my flight was booked successfully.

Example

I didn't get any confirmation about my appointment, so I wasn't sure if it was still on.

Example

Did you get a confirmation for the reservation we made?

Context: “belief”

(noun) this is when you believe something and then you get proof or evidence that it is true. It’s like finding out that your guess about something was correct.

Example

Her success provided a wonderful confirmation of all the hard work she had put in.

Example

The lack of evidence gave me no confirmation that my theory was right.

Example

What kind of confirmation do you need to believe the story?

How to pronounce confirmation

Pronunciation: [kənˌfərˈmeɪʃən]

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