confirmatory
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonconfirmative adjective
- nonconfirmatory adjective
- unconfirmative adjective
- unconfirmatory adjective
Etymology
Origin of confirmatory
1630–40; < Medieval Latin confirmātōrius, equivalent to Latin confirmā ( re ) ( confirm ) + -tōrius -tory 1
Example Sentences
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“This count reflects only the animals that have gone through sampling and confirmatory testing in multiple labs,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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
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” 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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