confirmatory
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of confirmatory
1630–40; < Medieval Latin confirmātōrius, equivalent to Latin confirmā ( re ) ( see confirm) + -tōrius -tory 1
Example Sentences
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“This order is another strong signal of Aehr’s solution for AI end-markets and confirmatory of our thesis,” the analysts wrote.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
In February, the FDA Commissioner unveiled a new default position that just one “adequate and well-controlled” study combined with confirmatory evidence will underpin marketing authorization of novel products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
"I think the urgency and importance of doing the confirmatory work can't be overstated."
From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2025
But it’s unclear whether the National Veterinary Surveillance Laboratory in Ames, Iowa — where confirmatory testing for bird flu in animals is currently taking place — will stay open.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024
“Of course not” laughed Robert “Of course not” echoed Mariequita, with a serious, confirmatory bob of the head.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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