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Confirmation vs the confirmation

Both 'confirmation' and 'the confirmation' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Confirmation' is used when referring to the general concept of confirming something, while 'the confirmation' is used when referring to a specific instance of confirmation.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 737 views

Confirmation

This is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'confirmation' when talking about the act of confirming something in a general sense.

Examples:

I need a confirmation of my reservation.
The confirmation of the meeting time is crucial.
She asked for confirmation of the delivery date.
The confirmation process is straightforward.
We are still waiting for confirmation from the client.

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Confirmation our target is using an evil twin router.
I got my eyeball I.D. Confirmation from Brown in the prison.
At 3:00, Confirmation, Holy Mass and presentation of the crucifix...
I have to send a gift to a cousin for his Confirmation.
Confirmation regarding full disclosure of impaired assets
Confirmation received. it does not go with them.
Confirmation of results exceeding the tolerance with two GC columns with stationary phases of different polarity.
One more impertinent answer and the Confirmation's cancelled.
We have to buy you a dress for your Confirmation.
You can wear something pretty for your Confirmation.
You fought your way through a very difficult Confirmation process as a democrat.
Confirmation came during the Council that things were finally moving in the right direction - from a psychological and human point of view as well.
Confirmation of the reprogramming of that Black Knight... for left lateral weakness and instability for tomorrow.
Confirmation failed, don't save seen state
Confirmation of the occurrence of the enzootic disease salmonellosis in poultry at the AGROUKDO Laying Hen Farm, establishment Pijavice Krupina.
Confirmation of the timetable in the Postal Directive: finalise the construction site
And what exactly happens at Confirmation?
Confirmation that prior informed consent was obtained; and
Confirmation of auditor's verification (Yes/No)
Confirmation of the Agreement of 4 April 2001

Alternatives:

verification
affirmation
validation
corroboration
assurance

the confirmation

This is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'the confirmation' when referring to a specific instance of confirmation, emphasizing a particular confirmation event or result.

Examples:

I received the confirmation email.
Did you get the confirmation of your flight?
Please provide the confirmation number.
The confirmation of the payment was sent to you.
She was relieved when she finally got the confirmation.

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I received the confirmation of the Department of Racial Purity.
Hoyt, we need vault specs and the confirmation of its location.
Revised results for these characteristics, following the confirmation of the status after two years, are to be transmitted within 32 months of the same reference period.
Both arms of the budgetary authority should decide on the confirmation, modification or rejection of the review and of the IIA at the latest by March 2010.
That's all the confirmation I needed.
Virological tests are essential for the confirmation of classical swine fever.
This is the confirmation right now.
You can be the confirmation once he's checked me out for himself.
the confirmation of insurance of subjects,
The Commission asked for the confirmation of certain data by the Hungarian Government in a letter dated 7 April 2008.
The VIES only allows for the confirmation of the validity of a VAT identification number.
She said she's e-mailing you the confirmation and she thanks you for choosing Delta.
The fish shall only be released to be sold, taken over or transported once the confirmation referred to in paragraph 1 has been received.
For the confirmation of substances listed in Group A of Annex I of Directive 96/23/EC, a minimum of 4 identification points shall be required.
Diagnostic procedures for the confirmation of VHS and IHN in suspected outbreaks
Purpose: diagnostic used for the confirmation of thyroid and pituitary disorders.
Where information has been provided in electronic form using a secure channel of communication the confirmation shall be provided using the same channel.
When the its own existence in acts historical thought is not forgotten, the denial of the conclusion... is also the confirmation of the method.
One of the key elements for proving the entitlement to export refunds is the confirmation that the goods have left the customs territory of the Community.
In all Community documents one can see the confirmation that the EU grows under its potential and indeed way under the United States.

Alternatives:

the verification
the affirmation
the validation
the corroboration
the assurance

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