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Noun
/ˌafərˈmāSHən/,
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affirmations, plural;
  1. The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed
    • - he nodded in affirmation
    • - an affirmation of basic human values
  2. A formal declaration by a person who declines to take an oath for reasons of conscience

  3. Emotional support or encouragement
    • - the lack of one or both parents' affirmation leaves some children emotionally crippled
  1. avowal: a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
  2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
  3. (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
  4. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
  5. (affirm) confirm: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
  6. (affirm) to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
  7. 'Affirmation' is the title of the fourth album from Beverley Knight, released in 2004 by Parlophone records.
  8. In law, an affirmation is a solemn declaration allowed to those who conscientiously object to taking an oath. An affirmation has exactly the same legal effect as an oath, but is usually taken to avoid the religious implications of an oath. ...
  9. Affirmation is the second and final studio album by Australian pop duo Savage Garden released on 9 November 1999. ...
  10. "Affirmation" is a song by Savage Garden. It is the second single of the album of the same name. The lyrics are a series of statements each starting with "I Believe" for instance the "I believe you can't control or choose your Sexuality" or "I believe that trust is more important than monogamy".
  11. The Affirmation is a 1981 science fiction novel by Christopher Priest.
  12. (Affirmations (New Age)) Affirmations in New Age and New Thought terminology refers primarily to the practice of positive thinking - fostering a belief that "a positive mental attitude supported by affirmations will achieve success in anything. ...
  13. A declaration that something is true; an oath; A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion
  14. (affirm) To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively; To support or encourage
  15. (Affirmations) Statements (usually positive) that are repeated with a goal of reprogramming the mind and its belief systems. Often positive Tarot imagery is used in conjunction with affirmations in order to expedite the results, or further solidify the meaning within the psyche.
  16. (Affirmations) The act of repeated assertion of something this program or reprogram unconscious beliefs.
  17. (Affirmations) (Resolutions) Things I want to accomplish.
  18. (Affirmations) Daily messages that are said to oneself to bring about a change within the inner self. The message is often accompanied by visualizations of a positive outcome.
  19. (Affirmations) Positive suggestions given though hypnosis and in mental bank ideomotor exercises in order to reprogram one's life script.
  20. (Affirmations) Saying certain phrases over and over again in a positive way to help you achieve your goals.  It’s a technique that has a similar role to meditation or prayer.  It helps you focus your thoughts and visualizations.
  21. (Affirmations) a positive statement that is spoken repetitively throughout the day usually for the betterment of one’s self focusing on the mind and/or body.
  22. (Affirm) To confirm, to aver, to ratify, to verify.
  23. (AFFIRM) Association for Federal Information Resources Management
  24. (AFFIRM) Atrial Fibrillation Follow-Up Investigation of Rhythm Management
  25. (Affirm) 1. To elect to proceed with a voidable contract.