Definition of confirmation

Definitions

Noun

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"

Noun

information that confirms or verifies

Noun

making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment"

Noun

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

Noun

a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church

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Synonyms

check ratification substantiation verification

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More General Terms

agreement cogent evidence info information proof religious ceremony religious ritual sacrament

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More Specific Terms

bed check certification checksum corroboration crosscheck documentation odd-even check parity check redundancy check reenforcement reinforcement

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