confirm Flashcards
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confirm (v) ,
okunuşu ;conföm
confirmation(n)
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verb 1 ; MAKE CERTAİN
to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing
- Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven’t replied yet
- Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure
- I’ve accepted the job over the phone, but I haven’t confirmed in writing yet
verb 2 ; PROVE TRUE
- The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed what he had suspected:there had been a party in his absence
- Her announcement confirmed that she would be resigning as prime minister
- The leader’s speech was impressive and confirmed her faith in the party
- noun ; CERTAIN
a statement, often written, that an arrangement or meeting is certain
- a letter of confirmation
- We’ve only had five confirmations for the conference so far
- We will send you written confirmation of our offer shortly
- We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact number of casualties
