Meaning of the word confirming in English

What does confirming mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

confirming

Verb

1.

establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).

Example:
if these fears are confirmed, the outlook for the economy will be dire
2.

administer the religious rite of confirmation to.

Example:
he had been baptized and confirmed
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