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  1. noun. Definition of proof. as in evidence. something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim she presented proof that she had not cheated. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. evidence. testimony. documentation. testament. testimonial. confirmation. witness. validation. corroboration. substantiation. attestation. document. voucher.

  2. [uncountable, countable] information, documents, etc. that show that something is true synonym evidence. conclusive/definitive/scientific proof. The police suspected him of dealing drugs, but they didn't have any proof. to require/need proof. proof of something Can you provide any proof of identity? Keep the receipt as proof of purchase.

  3. a fact or a piece of information that shows something exists or is true: She showed us her passport as proof of her identity. [ + (that) ] My landlord has asked for proof that I'm employed. Fewer examples. There was no absolute proof of fraud. In the absence of any proof, it is impossible to accuse her.

  4. Definitions of proof. noun. any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something. “if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it” synonyms: cogent evidence. see more. noun. a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it. see more. noun.

  5. 1. The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true. 2. a. The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions. b. A statement or argument used in such a validation. 3. a.

  6. 3 days ago · Proof is a fact, argument, or piece of evidence which shows that something is definitely true or definitely exists. This is not necessarily proof that he is wrong. I would need to bring in something with my French address on it as proof of residence. [ + of] Economists have been concerned with establishing proofs for their arguments.

  7. [ uncountable] evidence or facts that are sufficient to establish a thing as true or believable. Mathematics, Philosophy [ countable]a sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to and establishes a valid conclusion.

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