confirmation
1. [ noun ] additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Synonyms: check verification substantiation
Examples:

"fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"

Related terms: proof checksum parity_check bed_check crosscheck confirm verify confirm
2. [ noun ] information that confirms or verifies
Related terms: information reinforcement documentation confirm
3. [ noun ] (religion) a ceremony held in the synagogue (usually at Pentecost) to admit as adult members of the Jewish community young men and women who have successfully completed a course of study in Judaism
Related terms: religious_ceremony
4. [ noun ] making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
Synonyms: ratification
Examples:

"the ratification of the treaty" "confirmation of the appointment"

Related terms: agreement approval
5. [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church
Related terms: sacrament
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