confirmers
People who affirm
Confirmers are people or things that confirm—that verify, validate, or provide supporting evidence.
A confirmer might be someone who seconds a nomination, corroborates a story, or affirms a reservation: We need two confirmers for each witness statement.
In technical contexts, confirmers can be tests or data points that support a hypothesis.
Formal expression of support
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- assentFormal expression of approval
concurrence · sanction · authorization · signatories · cosigners · backers · supporters · seconders
Proving something accurate
- corroborationEvidence confirming another account
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- certificationAttestation of qualification
attestation · substantiation · validation · proof · testimony · demonstration · witnesses · records
Those who give support
- supportersPeople who back something
- comfortersPadded bed coverings
- optimistsThose expecting favorable results
- cheerleadersAthletic event spirit rousers
well-wishers · confidants · mentors · allies · boosters · advocates · believers · champions
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- consentVoluntary agreement given
assent · concurrence · sanction · authorization · signatories · cosigners · backers · supporters · seconders · ratifiers
verification
Proving something accurate
- corroborationEvidence confirming another account
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
certification · attestation · substantiation · validation · proof · testimony · demonstration · witnesses · records · affidavits
encouragers
Those who give support
- supportersPeople who back something
- comfortersPadded bed coverings
- optimistsThose expecting favorable results
cheerleaders · well-wishers · confidants · mentors · allies · boosters · advocates · believers · champions · uplifters
- examinersinspectors, examiner, reviewers, inspector, auditors
confirmersdeniers
Those who reject claims
doubters · skeptics · disbelievers · questioners · refuters
- confirmed bachelorMan who won't wed
- confirmed singleCommitted to staying unwed