The confirmation
Example: The confirmation arrived by email.
Definition
"The confirmation" refers to the act or instance of verifying or affirming something, often a fact, appointment, or arrangement. It is the receipt or communication that assures the validity or acceptance of a previous statement or agreement, such as receiving confirmation by email.
Etymology
The word "confirmation" originates from the Latin 'confirmatio,' meaning 'strengthening' or 'establishing.' It evolved through Old French into Middle English, where it came to signify the act of making something certain or dependable. Did you know that "confirmation" was originally used in religious contexts to mean strengthening faith before gaining its broader usage?
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"The confirmation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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