Definitions for confirmation
ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃəncon·fir·ma·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. confirmation, verification, check, substantiationnoun

   additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

   "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"

2. confirmationnoun

   information that confirms or verifies

3. ratification, confirmationnoun

   making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it

   "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment"

4. confirmationnoun

   a ceremony held in the synagogue (usually at Pentecost) to admit as adult members of the Jewish community young men and women who have successfully completed a course of study in Judaism

5. confirmationnoun

   a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. confirmationnoun

   An official indicator that things will happen as planned

2. confirmationnoun

   Verification that something has happened

3. confirmationnoun

   A sacrament of sealing and strengthening in many Christian Churches, often including a ceremony of anointing

4. Etymology: From confirmatio, noun of process from confirmatus, perfect passive participle of confirmo, from con- + firmo

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

1. Confirmationnoun

   Etymology: from confirm.

   1. The act of establishing any thing or person; settlement; establishment.

   Embrace and love this man. ————
   ———— With brother’s love I do it. ——
   ———— And let heav’n
   Witness how dear I hold this confirmation! William Shakespeare, Hen. VIII.

   2. Evidence by which any thing is ascertained; additional proof.

   A false report hath
   Honour’d with confirmation your great judgment. William Shakespeare.

   The sea-captains answered, that they would perform his command; and, in confirmation thereof, promised not to do any thing which beseemed not valiant men. Richard Knolles, History.

   3. Proof; convincing testimony.

   Wanting frequent confirmation in a matter so confirmable, their affirmation carrieth but slow persuasion. Brown.

   The arguments brought by Christ for the confirmation of his doctrine, were in themselves sufficient. Robert South, Sermons.

   4. An ecclesiastical rite.

   What is prepared for in catechising, is, in the next place, performed by confirmation; a most profitable usage of the church, transcribed from the practice of the apostles, which consists in two parts: the child’s undertaking, in his own name, every part of the baptismal vow, (having first approved himself to understand it); and to that purpose, that he may more solemnly enter this obligation, bringing some godfather with him, not now (as in baptism) as his procurator to undertake for him, but as a witness to testify his entering this obligation. Henry Hammond, on Fundamentals.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Confirmation

   In Christian denominations that practice infant baptism, confirmation is seen as the sealing of the covenant created in baptism. Those being confirmed are known as confirmands. For adults, it is an affirmation of belief. It involves laying on of hands. Catholicism views confirmation as a sacrament. The sacrament is called chrismation in the Eastern Christianity. In the East it is conferred immediately after baptism. In Western Christianity, confirmation is ordinarily administered when a child reaches the age of reason or early adolescence. When an adult is baptized, the sacrament is conferred immediately after baptism in the same ceremony. Among those Christians who practice teen-aged confirmation, the practice may be perceived, secondarily, as a "coming of age" rite.In many Protestant denominations, such as the Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed traditions, confirmation is a rite that often includes a profession of faith by an already baptized person. Confirmation is required by Lutherans, Anglicans and other traditional Protestant denominations for full membership in the respective church. In Catholic theology, by contrast, it is the sacrament of baptism that confers membership, while "reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace". The Catholic and Methodist denominations teach that in confirmation, the Holy Spirit strengthens a baptized individual for their faith journey.Confirmation is not practiced in Baptist, Anabaptist and other groups that teach believer's baptism. Thus, the sacrament or rite of confirmation is administered to those being received from those aforementioned groups, in addition to those converts from non-Christian religions. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not practice infant baptism, but individuals can be baptized after they reach the "age of accountability". Confirmation in the LDS Church occurs shortly following baptism, which is not considered complete or fully efficacious until confirmation is received.There is an analogous ceremony also called confirmation in Reform Judaism.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Confirmationnoun

   the act of confirming or strengthening; the act of establishing, ratifying, or sanctioning; as, the confirmation of an appointment

2. Confirmationnoun

   that which confirms; that which gives new strength or assurance; as to a statement or belief; additional evidence; proof; convincing testimony

3. Confirmationnoun

   a rite supplemental to baptism, by which a person is admitted, through the laying on of the hands of a bishop, to the full privileges of the church, as in the Roman Catholic, the Episcopal Church, etc

4. Confirmationnoun

   a conveyance by which a voidable estate is made sure and not voidable, or by which a particular estate is increased; a contract, express or implied, by which a person makes that firm and binding which was before voidable

5. Etymology: [F. confirmation, L. confirmatio.]

FreebaseRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Confirmation

   Confirmation is a rite of initiation in Christian churches, normally carried out through anointing, the laying on of hands, and prayer, for the purpose of bestowing the Gift of the Holy Spirit. There is an analogous ceremony also called Confirmation in the Jewish religion, which is not to be confused with Bar Mitzvah. The early Jewish Reformers instituted a ceremony where young Jews who are older than Bar Mitzvah age study both traditional and contemporary sources of Jewish philosophy in order to learn what it means to be Jewish. The age instituted was older than that of Bar Mitzvah because some of these topics were considered too complicated for thirteen-year-old minds to grasp. Nowadays, Confirmation has gained widespread adherence among congregations affiliated with the Reform movement, but has not gained as much traction in Conservative and Orthodox Jewish groups. The way Confirmation differs from Bar Mitzvah is that Confirmation is considered a more communal confirmation of one's being Jewish, and Bar Mitzvah is more of a personal confirmation of joining that covenant. In Christianity, confirmation is seen as the sealing of the covenant made in Holy Baptism. In some denominations, confirmation also bestows full membership in a local congregation upon the recipient. In others, such as the Roman Catholic Church, confirmation "renders the bond with the Church more perfect", because a baptized person is already a full member.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. confirmation

   The act and process of to confirm.

   The booking conformation was sent by text.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

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1. • Agreement
   • Information
   • Proof
   • Religious Ceremony
   • Sacrament

British National Corpus

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   Rank popularity for the word 'confirmation' in Nouns Frequency: #2724

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of confirmation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of confirmation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of confirmation in a Sentence

1. Sam Schmidt:

   This is probably the most fun and less stress that I'll see all day, being on the stand is not as fun as this. To have a little confirmation from a guy like Mario (Andretti) and our drivers is fantastic. It speaks volumes. In the IndyCar Series it's a team effort and this is a team effort with this group of engineers. It's pretty nice to being to drive this car again.

2. Chris Coons:

   This should concern every senator and every American and frankly hangs over this confirmation hearing for Judge Kavanaugh.

3. Minister Manuel Marrero:

   With the increase in demand there have occurred problems with the confirmation of reservations and some irritation with delays at the airports, most of all in Havana.

4. Isaac Boltansky:

   After an atypically lengthy deliberation phase, The White House ultimately went with the safest choice, the Jerome Powell pick provides leadership continuity that the market always appreciates and should give The White House a victory via a quick and relatively painless confirmation process.

5. Steven Law:

   At this very moment the issue is moving so fast that accurate predictions are difficult to make, i think it's likely this will inflame partisan energy on both sides -- and that could make the confirmation vote a lose-lose proposition either way for red-state Democrat senators.

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