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
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In the Air India case, investigators will need to establish much more than the alleged fact that the captain's confirmatory test was positive.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Simpson said the agency indicated it wouldn’t require new subjects to be dosed for a confirmatory study, only that the original 13 be followed longer to monitor neurocognitive development.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
But in 2022, it said it would withdraw the drug after it failed External link a required confirmatory trial.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025
"I think the urgency and importance of doing the confirmatory work can't be overstated."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2025
“Of course not,” echoed Mariequita, with a serious, confirmatory bob of the head.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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