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   confirm

   /kənˈfəːm/

   verb

   • 1. establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case): "if these fears are confirmed, the outlook for the economy will be dire"
   • ▪ state with assurance that a report or fact is true: "he confirmed that the general was in the hands of the rebels" Similar affirmreaffirmassertreassertgive an assuranceassure someonerepeatsay againstate againpledgepromiseguaranteeOpposite deny
   • ▪ reinforce someone in (an opinion or feeling): "two recent experiences have confirmed me in this view" Similar corroboratebear outverifyshow the truth ofprovevalidateauthenticatesubstantiategive substance tojustifyvouch forvindicategive credence tosupportupholdback upOpposite contradictrepudiate
   • ▪ make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite: "Mr Baker's assistant telephoned to confirm his appointment with the chairman"
   • ▪ make (a decision or an agreement) formally valid: "the organization has confirmed the appointment of Mr Collins as managing director" Similar ratifyvalidatesanctionendorseformalizecertifyunderwriteauthorizewarrantaccreditapproverecognizeagree toconsent toacceptOpposite revoke
   • ▪ declare (someone) formally to be appointed to a particular post: "he was confirmed as the new EC peace envoy"
   • 2. administer the religious rite of confirmation to: "he had been baptized and confirmed"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French confermer, from Latin confirmare, from con- ‘together’ + firmare ‘strengthen’ (from firmus ‘firm’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. confirmative adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › confirmConfirm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   3 days ago · The meaning of CONFIRM is to give approval to : ratify. How to use confirm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Confirm.

3. www.geeksforgeeks.org › difference-between-alertDifference between alert box and confirmation box in JavaScript

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   Jun 26, 2024 · confirmation box: 1. Alert box is used if we want the information comes through to the user. Confirm box is used if we want the user to verify or accept something. 2. You need to click “OK” to proceed when an alert box pops up. We need to click either “OK” or “Cancel” to proceed when a confirmation box pops up. 3. Its syntax is -:

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › confirmedConfirmed Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   4 days ago · marked by long continuance and likely to persist; fixed in habit and unlikely to change; having received the rite of confirmation… See the full definition Menu Toggle

5. hix.ai › hub › emailHow to Confirm Receipt of an Email (5 Samples & Templates)

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   Jun 18, 2024 · But, let’s trust that they do and show you how to write one. The main purpose of acknowledgment emails is to confirm that you've received something. Your body copy should follow a simple structure: begin with a cheerful greeting, acknowledge receipt, and provide more details (if required).

6. www.emailmagic.ai › post › confirming-receiptConfirming Receipt: The Importance of Acknowledging Messages ...

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   Jun 10, 2024 · ‍. Why Confirming Receipt Matters. ‍. Have you ever sent an important email or message and anxiously waited for a response, unsure if it was received? Confirming receipt alleviates this uncertainty. By acknowledging receipt, you provide peace of mind to the sender, letting them know their message reached its destination.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › confirmationConfirmation | Definition, Description, History, & Sacrament

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Confirmation, Christian rite by which admission to the church, established previously in infant baptism, is said to be confirmed (or strengthened and established in faith). It is considered a sacrament in Roman Catholic and Anglican churches and is equivalent to chrismation in Eastern Christianity.

8. www.britannica.com › science › confirmation-biasConfirmation bias | Definition, Examples, Psychology, & Facts

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   Jun 18, 2024 · When seeking information to support their hypotheses or expectations, people tend to look for positive evidence that confirms that a hypothesis is true rather than information that would prove the view is false (if it is false). Confirmation bias also operates in impression formation.