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   Proof

   /pro͞of/

   

   noun

   • 1. evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement: "you will be asked to give proof of your identity" Similar evidenceverificationcorroborationauthenticationconfirmationcertificationvalidationattestationdemonstrationsubstantiationwitnesstestamentdocumentationfactsdatatestimonyammunition
   • ▪ the spoken or written evidence in a trial.
   • ▪ the action or process of establishing the truth of a statement: "it shifts the onus of proof in convictions from the police to the public"
   • ▪ a series of stages in the resolution of a mathematical or philosophical problem.
   • 2. a trial impression of a page, taken from type or film and used for making corrections before final printing. Similar page proofgalley proofgalleypullsliptrial printrevise
   • ▪ a trial photographic print made for initial selection.
   • ▪ each of a number of impressions from an engraved plate, especially (in commercial printing) of a limited number before the ordinary issue is printed and before an inscription or signature is added.
   • ▪ any of various preliminary impressions of coins struck as specimens.
   • 3. the strength of distilled alcoholic liquor, relative to proof spirit taken as a standard of 100: "powerful 132-proof rum"
   • 4. a test or trial of something.

   adjective

   • 1. able to withstand something damaging; resistant: "the marine battle armor was proof against most weapons"
   • 2. denoting a trial impression of a page or printed work: "a proof copy is sent up for checking"

   verb

   • 1. make (fabric) waterproof: "if you are using a piece of lightweight canvas it will be necessary to proof the fabric when complete"
   • 2. make a proof of (a printed work, engraving, etc.): "proof each plate and print it on acetate first"
   • ▪ proofread (a text): "a book about dinosaurs was being proofed by the publisher"
   • 3. activate (yeast) by the addition of liquid: North American "proof the yeast with the teaspoon of sugar"
   • ▪ knead (dough) until light and smooth.
   • ▪ (of dough) prove: "shape into a baguette and let proof for a few minutes"

   Word Origin Middle Englishpreve, from Old French proeve, from late Latin proba, from Latin probare ‘to test, prove’. The change of vowel in late Middle English was due to the influence of prove. Current senses of the verb date from the late 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. proofless adjective

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   4 days ago · Proof is a fact, argument, or piece of evidence showing that something is definitely true or definitely exists. This is not necessarily proof that he is wrong. You have to have proof of residence in the state of Texas, such as a Texas ID card. 2. adjective [amount ADJ]

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   Jul 24, 2023 · A proof of concept is a critical project that can determine the viability of your actual project later on. To ensure you do everything you can to deliver results, give yourself and your team the right tools. What Is the Purpose of a Proof of Concept?

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   1. a. : to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic) prove a theorem. the charges were never proved in court. b. : to demonstrate as having a particular quality or worth. proved herself a great actress. the vaccine has been proven effective after years of tests. 2. : to show (oneself) to be worthy or capable.

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   : the level of certainty and the degree of evidence necessary to establish proof in a criminal or civil proceeding. the standard of proof to convict is proof beyond a reasonable doubt. see also clear and convincing, preponderance of the evidence compare burden of proof, clear and convincing evidence at evidence, reasonable doubt.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishproof adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Word Origin. See proof in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: proof. Definition of proof adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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