어떤 사실이나 진술이 진실이거나 정확함을 증거를 제시하여 입증하거나 확인하다.
To state or show that something is true, correct, or definite, often by providing evidence or proof.
예문:
"The laboratory results confirmed the presence of the rare mineral in the sample."
"We need an official document to confirm your identity before proceeding with the transaction."
"The witness confirmed the suspect's alibi, changing the course of the investigation."
임시적인 약속이나 예약을 확실하고 최종적인 것으로 만들다.
To make a provisional arrangement, appointment, or reservation definite and certain.
예문:
"Please call the restaurant tomorrow morning to confirm our dinner reservation."
"The travel agent confirmed the flight details and sent us the e-tickets immediately."
"We confirmed the meeting time for 2 PM, so please be punctual."
협정, 조약, 또는 인명(人命) 등을 공식적으로 승인하거나 비준하여 유효하게 하다.
To formally approve, ratify, or validate an agreement, treaty, or appointment, making it officially valid.
예문:
"The Senate voted unanimously to confirm the President's nominee for the Supreme Court."
"Both countries must confirm the treaty before it can officially take effect."
"The board of directors met to confirm the new managing director's appointment."
어떤 사람의 의견, 신념, 또는 느낌을 더욱 굳건하게 하거나 강화하다.
To strengthen or reinforce a person in an opinion, belief, or feeling.
예문:
"The successful launch confirmed the engineers in their belief that the design was sound."
"His subsequent actions only confirmed my initial suspicions about his motives."
"Reading the historical accounts confirmed her interest in ancient civilizations."
기독교에서 견진 성사(견신례)를 베풀다.
To administer the religious rite of confirmation (a sacrament in Christianity) to someone.
예문:
"The bishop will confirm a group of young adults during the ceremony next Sunday."
"She was baptized as an infant and confirmed when she turned twelve."