confirm

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When you 'confirm' something, you are validating its truth or existence. It’s like making sure an appointment really is at 3pm by calling the office.

Examples in Different Contexts

In sales and logistics, 'confirm' is used to acknowledge receipt or understanding. A sales manager might say, 'Please confirm the shipment details before dispatching the consignment.'

Practice Scenarios

Technology

Scenario:

The new update seems to have quite a few glitches. We should get those fixed before the formal rollout.

Response:

Right, I'll confirm the bugs with the team so we can fix them before the software is launched.

Academics

Scenario:

The data seems convincing. But we should run a few more tests to support the findings.

Response:

I agree. Let's confirm the hypothesis with additional testing for more convincing evidence.