Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

confirmatory

Adjective
/kənˈfɜːrməˌtɔːri/
Definition
Related to the act of confirming, providing evidence, or verifying something.
Examples
  • Scientific research often includes confirmatory tests to validate initial findings.
  • The results of the study were confirmatory, supporting previous theories on the subject.
Meaning
Confirmatory refers to actions or evidence designed to affirm or validate a hypothesis, theory, or statement.
Synonyms
  • affirmative
  • validating
  • corroborative
  • supporting