Definitions for Affirmation
ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃənaf·fir·ma·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. avowal, avouchment, affirmationnoun

   a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

2. affirmation, assertion, statementnoun

   the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

3. affirmationnoun

   (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)

4. affirmationnoun

   a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. affirmationnoun

   A declaration that something is true; an oath.

2. affirmationnoun

   A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.

3. Etymology: From afermacion, from affirmare.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affirmationnoun

   Etymology: affirmatio, Lat.

   1. The act of affirming or declaring: opposed to negation or denial.

   This gentleman vouching, upon warrant of bloody affirmation, his to be more virtuous, and less attemptable, than any of our ladies. William Shakespeare, Cymbeline.

   2. The position affirmed.

   That he shall receive no benefit from Christ, is the affirmation, whereon his despair is founded; and one way of removing this dismal apprehension, is, to convince him, that Christ’s death, if he perform the condition required, shall certainly belong to him. Henry Hammond, Fundamentals.

   3. Confirmation: opposed to repeal.

   The learned in the laws of our land observe, that our statutes sometimes are only the affirmation, or ratification, of that which, by common law, was held before. Richard Hooker.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affirmation

   Affirmation is a song by Savage Garden, released as the fourth single from their second studio album of the same name.

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1. affirmation

   Affirmation is a positive assertion or declaration of a truth or belief. It's a psychological and emotional process where individuals confirm and solidify their beliefs or values. Often used in personal development or self-improvement contexts, affirmations can help to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts.

2. affirmation

   Affirmation refers to the action of confirming something to be true, often in a positive or supportive manner. It can also refer to a formal declaration of support or acceptance, or a statement that is repeated as a form of motivation or encouragement. In psychology, affirmations are often used as a technique to enable individuals to alter their mindset or behavior.

3. affirmation

   Affirmation is a statement or action declaring or asserting something to be true or exist. It often refers to a positive or supportive declaration intended to motivate, encourage, or promote self-belief and confidence.

4. affirmation

   Affirmation refers to the action or process of asserting or declaring something to be true, valid or accurate, often in a positive manner. It can also refer to emotional support or encouragement. In psychology, it often refers to positive statements or phrases that one repeats to oneself to challenge negative thoughts or boost self-esteem.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.7 / 3 votes

1. Affirmationnoun

   confirmation of anything established; ratification; as, the affirmation of a law

2. Affirmationnoun

   the act of affirming or asserting as true; assertion; -- opposed to negation or denial

3. Affirmationnoun

   that which is asserted; an assertion; a positive statement; an averment; as, an affirmation, by the vender, of title to property sold, or of its quality

4. Affirmationnoun

   a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury, by persons who conscientiously decline taking an oath, which declaration is in law equivalent to an oath

5. Etymology: [L. affirmatio: cf. F. affirmation.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. affirmation

   Affirming what we feel, know, understand and choose to create and manifest in our life and on planet earth.

   Many people use affirmations every day to change their outcomes and health.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

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1. • Commitment
   • Judgment
   • Law
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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Affirmation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Affirmation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Affirmation in a Sentence

1. James Comey:

   His only reference point is internal --' what will bring me what I need, what will fill this hole in me -- get me the affirmation I crave' -- that is deeply concerning.

2. Richard Bitzinger:

   Singapore is pretty desirable for every defense contractor, the value of winning a contract from Singapore goes beyond the dollars and cents. It is an affirmation of the product and the company.

3. Lee Rainie:

   There was a lot of opinion that Asian Americans and men were relatively well-treated and relatively well-understood in these programs. Not nearly the same level of affirmation and confidence was given that these developers were taking into account the views and experiences of Asian Americans, Hispanics, women and Asian Americans.

4. James Comey:

   It's a hard thing to say, but I think Robert Mueller has an emptiness inside of Robert Mueller and a hunger for affirmation that I have never seen in an adult, i think that Robert Mueller lacks external reference points, instead of making hard decisions by calling upon a religious tradition or logic or tradition or history it is all what will fill this hole, what will get me the affirmation that I need ?

5. Mark Cash:

   Strong billings and revenue guidance, alongside affirmation that Palo Alto will not be drastically changing its selling model, which would affect free cash flow, helped qualm investor fears.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Affirmation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Affirmation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Affirmation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmation
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Affirmation