[noun] additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory" Synonyms:verification, check, substantiation
[noun] information that confirms or verifies
[noun] making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment" Synonyms:ratification
[noun] 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
[noun] a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church
