confirmation
Translation
confirmation, verification, proof
Examples
You will receive a confirmation by email.
You will receive a confirmation by email.
We are waiting for confirmation of the dates.
We are waiting for confirmation of the dates.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a statement that (sth.) is true. We are waiting for confirmation of the dates.
((that ...)) a statement that shows that (sth.) is true. We received confirmation that the payment was made.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verification, validation, proof; Antonyms: denial, rejection
Etymology
From the verb 'confirm' + '-ation', a suffix forming nouns of action.
Memory Tips
It's the 'action' (-ation) of 'confirming' something, or the document that does so.