1. the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed; verification or proof
2. a religious ceremony in which a person affirms their faith and is admitted as a full member of a church
Usage: religious
3. official approval or acceptance of an appointment or decision
Usage: formal

Examples

• We are waiting for confirmation that the flight has been delayed.
• The DNA test provided confirmation of his identity.
• She received confirmation of her college acceptance yesterday.
• The senator’s confirmation hearing will be held next week.
• My confirmation ceremony will take place at the church on Sunday.
• The hotel sent an email confirmation for our reservation.
• The experiment results gave confirmation to the scientist’s theory.