CEFR B1

confirming

verb (present participle)

Meaning

Establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something previously suspected or believed.

Examples

The laboratory results are confirming our initial hypothesis about the chemical reaction.
He spent the afternoon confirming flight details with the travel agency.

Synonyms: checking, verifying, validating, corroborating

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confirming (B1)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/

Definition

Establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something previously suspected or believed.

Examples

The laboratory results are confirming our initial hypothesis about the chemical reaction.
He spent the afternoon confirming flight details with the travel agency.
The witness provided a statement confirming the suspect's presence at the scene.

How to Use confirming

confirm that (collocation): verifying a specific fact or event — "She confirmed that the package had arrived."
confirm with (collocation): checking information with a specific person or source — "I need to confirm with my manager before I sign the contract."

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