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   proof

   /pruːf/

   noun

   • 1. evidence or argument establishing 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 of establishing the truth of a statement: "spatial dimensions whose very existence is beyond all hope of proof"
   • ▪ 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.
   • ▪ a specially struck specimen coin with a polished or frosted finish.
   • 3. the strength of distilled alcoholic spirits, relative to proof spirit taken as a standard of 100: "powerful 132-proof rum"
   • 4. a test or trial of something.
   • 5. a trial or a civil case before a judge without a jury.

   adjective

   • 1. able to withstand something damaging; resistant: "the marine battle armour 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): "William proofed much of her work"
   • 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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   Synonyms for PROOF: evidence, testimony, documentation, testament, testimonial, confirmation, witness, validation; Antonyms of PROOF: refutation, rebuttal, disproof, charge, allegation, accusation, assumption, presumption.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of proof in English. proof. noun. These are words and phrases related to proof. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of proof. Do you have any proof to substantiate your alibi?. Synonyms. conclusive evidence. corroboration. verification. certification. documentation. ratification.

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   Synonyms for PROVE: establish, demonstrate, confirm, verify, identify, validate, substantiate, document; Antonyms of PROVE: refute, disprove, challenge, object, rebut, assume, dispute, guess.

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   Synonyms: evidence, confirmation, documentation, attestation, demonstration, verification, corroboration, authentication, substantiation, validation, testimonial, testimony, witness. Sense: Noun: print. Synonyms: print, pull, impression, trial impression, trial proof, trial, test, test proof, galley, galley proof. Sense: Noun: scrutiny. Synonyms:

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   Synonyms for PROOF: confirmation, evidence, testimony, attestation, demonstration, corroboration, exhibit, verification, substantiation, validation; Antonyms for PROOF: disproof, refutation, theory, hypothesis.

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    Synonyms for PROOF: evidence, authentication, confirmation, corroboration, demonstration, substantiation, testimony, verification, impervious, impenetrable, …