In plain English
It is the seller's acknowledgement for one particular order. It indicates that the order was sent in and has reached the seller.
In context
Here, "Order confirmation" denotes the acknowledgement that the specific order has been submitted and received by the seller.
- Situation
- Using carts, promotions, checkout, delivery choices, and order confirmation
- What it communicates
- names the page or message acknowledging the submitted order
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not establish anything beyond the seller's acknowledgement of that order's submission and receipt.
Examples
“An order confirmation arrived for the desk, but the seller had not shipped it yet.”
“The seller emailed an order confirmation for the lamp that evening.”