confirmation

noun

ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce confirmation (audio)
Definition of confirmationnext
as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim regards the finding as a confirmation of the theory that extraterrestrial impacts were responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs

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Recent Examples of confirmation The service, in the best-case scenario, was supposed to result in confirmation the criminal deleted his private information from their devices. — Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 McConnell, by comparison, sent shock waves through Washington this year with an eleventh-hour rebellion against the confirmation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that caught many Republicans flat-footed. — Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Mar. 2025 The Constitution's Appointments Clause in part lays out the methods for appointing officers of the United States, divided into two categories: principal officers, appointed by the president with Senate approval, and inferior officers, who generally do not require Senate confirmation. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025 Since Trump took office, he’s allowed Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to take over certain U.S. government operations — despite Musk not being elected or going through a Senate confirmation process. — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for confirmation
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  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
  5. testament
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  • Those were just some of the yet-unheard pieces of evidence brought to light in the case suggesting intimate involvement of Newsmax's top executives and talent in programming decisions.
    — Maddy Lauria, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Investigators worked for weeks to process the murder scene and connect a trail of evidence, while families, friends, a school and a community grieved.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of evidence
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  • This new release is proof of what the Shed is doing right.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
  • There was no trailer, no proof of her performance—just faith in her talent.
    — Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of proof
Noun
  • Lee’s trial testimony was the prosecution’s rebuttal.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The duo were intrigued by a movie that could tell not only the Cain and Abel story of two childhood pals turned lethal adversaries, but also the demise of the Mafia's national stranglehold, which began with Costello's famous testimony before a congressional hearing in 1951.
    — Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of testimony
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  • Intuitive design, clear documentation and strong customer support can significantly enhance adoption rates.
    — Kristofer Mussar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • After the State Controller’s Office receives all required documentation, simple cash claims may be processed within 30 to 60 days, the agency said.
    — Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of documentation
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  • That Flores is even thinking about ways to expedite his path to The Show is a testament to how far he’s come since his brief draft day disappointment.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Their involvement was a testament to the growing influence of women in motorsport, aligning with Formula E’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and progress.
    — Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of testament

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