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confirming data

[/kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ ˈdeɪtə/]
nounpl: confirming data (uncountable)
dados de confirmação
1. Information or evidence that validates, substantiates, or supports a hypothesis, claim, or previous finding
The confirming data from the second experiment strengthened our conclusions.
Os dados de confirmação do segundo experimento reforçaram nossas conclusões.
2. In auditing and finance, documentary evidence that verifies the accuracy of accounts or transactions
The auditor requested confirming data from the bank to verify the account balance.
O auditor solicitou dados de confirmação do banco para verificar o saldo da conta.
3. Scientific or research evidence that corroborates previous results or established theories
Confirming data is essential for peer review and publication.
Os dados de confirmação são essenciais para revisão por pares e publicação.
Synonyms
corroborating evidencesupporting dataverification datasubstantiating evidence
Antonyms
contradictory dataconflicting datadisconfirming datarefuting evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados de confirmação
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese academic and business contexts
São Paulo
dados confirmadores
Alternative form sometimes used in business auditing contexts
Portugal
dados de confirmação
Standard usage in European Portuguese, particularly in scientific and auditing fields

Related Idioms & Phrases

the proof is in the pudding (confirming data validates claims)
put one's money where one's mouth is (provide confirming data to back up assertions)
smoking gun (confirming data that settles a question)
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