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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Noun
Pronunciation: /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/

Definition 1:
• That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.
Example: Her success was an affirmation of all her hard work.
Example: The ceremony included an affirmation of loyalty.
Labels: countable, uncountable

Definition 2:
• A solemn pledge (to tell the truth, to bear allegiance, etc.), legally equivalent to an oath, taken by people who are forbidden to take a religious oath (such as Quakers) or otherwise prefer not to do so.
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: solemn affirmation
Labels: law, countable, uncountable

Definition 3:
• A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.
Example: Daily positive affirmations can improve self-confidence.
Labels: countable, uncountable

Source and attribution
Wiktionary contributors, via Kaikki/Wiktextract. Derived from Wiktionary; CC BY-SA and GFDL terms apply. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/affirmation