The action of establishing the truth or correctness of something that was previously believed or suspected. It represents additional evidence that supports an existing hypothesis or claim.
From Latin confirmare (con- 'together' + firmare 'to strengthen'), literally meaning 'to make firm together.' The word suggests that confirmation strengthens existing beliefs through additional support rather than establishing entirely new truths.
Confirmation is different from discovery - it's about making wobbly ideas rock-solid! What's psychologically fascinating is that humans suffer from 'confirmation bias,' seeking information that confirms what they already believe, which makes objective academic confirmation both essential and challenging.
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