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proof
1[ proof ]
noun
- evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth.
Synonyms: , , ,
- anything serving as such evidence:
proof do you have?
to put a thing to the proof.
Synonyms: ,
- the establishment of the truth of anything; demonstration.
- Law. (in judicial proceedings) evidence having probative weight.
- the effect of evidence in convincing the mind.
- an arithmetical operation serving to check the correctness of a calculation.
- Mathematics, Logic. a sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to a valid conclusion.
- a test to determine the quality, durability, etc., of materials used in manufacture.
- Distilling.
- the arbitrary standard strength, as of an alcoholic liquor.
- strength with reference to this standard: “100 proof ” signifies a proof spirit, usually 50% alcohol.
- Photography. a trial print from a negative.
- Printing.
- a trial impression, as of composed type, taken to correct errors and make alterations.
- one of a number of early and superior impressions taken before the printing of the ordinary issue:
to pull a proof.
- (in printmaking) an impression taken from a plate or the like to show the quality or condition of work during the process of execution; a print pulled for examination while working on a plate, block, stone, etc.
- Numismatics. one of a limited number of coins of a new issue struck from polished dies on a blank having a polished or matte surface.
- the state of having been tested and approved.
- proved strength, as of armor.
- Scots Law. the trial of a case by a judge alone, without a jury.
adjective
- able to withstand; successful in not being overcome:
proof against temptation.
Synonyms: ,
- impenetrable, impervious, or invulnerable:
proof against outside temperature changes.
- used for testing or proving; serving as proof.
- of standard strength, as an alcoholic liquor.
- of tested or proven strength or quality:
proof armor.
- noting pieces of pure gold and silver that the U.S. assay and mint offices use as standards.
verb (used with object)
- to test; examine for flaws, errors, etc.; check against a standard or standards.
- Printing. prove ( def 7 ).
- to proofread.
- to treat or coat for the purpose of rendering resistant to deterioration, damage, etc. (often used in combination):
to proof a house against termites; to shrink-proof a shirt.
- Cooking.
- to test the effectiveness of (yeast), as by combining with warm water so that a bubbling action occurs.
- to cause (especially bread dough) to rise due to the addition of baker's yeast or other leavening.
-proof
2- a combining form meaning “resistant, impervious to” that specified by the initial element:
burglarproof; childproof; waterproof.
-proof
1adjective
- secure against (damage by); (make) impervious to
mothproof
childproof
waterproof
proof
2/ ː /
noun
- any evidence that establishes or helps to establish the truth, validity, quality, etc, of something
- law the whole body of evidence upon which the verdict of a court is based
- the act of testing the truth of something (esp in the phrase put to the proof )
- Scots law trial before a judge without a jury
- printing a trial impression made from composed type, or a print-out (from a laser printer, etc) for the correction of errors
- (in engraving, etc) a print made by an artist or under his supervision for his own satisfaction before he hands the plate over to a professional printer
- photog a trial print from a negative
- the alcoholic strength of proof spirit
- the strength of a beverage or other alcoholic liquor as measured on a scale in which the strength of proof spirit is 100 degrees
adjective
- usually postpositivefoll byagainst able to resist; impervious (to)
the roof is proof against rain
- having the alcoholic strength of proof spirit
- of proved strength or impenetrability
proof armour
verb
- tr to take a proof from (type matter, a plate, etc)
- to proofread (text) or inspect (a print, etc), as for approval
- to render (something) proof, esp to waterproof
proof
- A demonstration of the truth of a mathematical or logical statement, based on axioms and theorems derived from those axioms.
Other Word Forms
- -ǴǴ verb (used with object)
- ܲ·ǴǴڱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of proof1
Origin of proof2
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Example Sentences
Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia traveled to El Salvador with three colleagues this week, looking for answers and proof of life.
Among the raft of new rules implemented since January is a requirement that families provide proof of their income source, show a U.S. identification and in many cases take a DNA test.
Speaking after the verdict at the Old Bailey, Mr Kaba's family said it was "painful proof that our lives are not valued by the system".
A bill that would have required voter ID and proof of citizenship in California was killed in a subcommittee Wednesday.
“I’m living proof that you can turn your passion into a profession, and your purpose into power,” wrote Starrr, 35, in an email.
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