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adj. - Capable of being tested (verified or falsified) by experiment or observation.

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  • Verb (used with object) : This report confirms my suspicions. ,Did the hotel confirm our room reservation? ,to confirm a treaty; to confirm her appointment to...
  • The idea is quite different -- that one can disagree about the legitimacy and or scope of the case and still be confirmable, that is, within the mainstream.
  • Bogus Talking Point #3: Elizabeth Warren is not 'confirmable'
  • I realize that some believe that President Obama nominated Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court because she is "confirmable".
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