proof
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
proofs
plural
proofs
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROOF
1
[noncount]
:
something which shows that something else is true or correct
— often + of
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The document was proof that her story was true.
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He claims that he was home when the murder was committed, but he has no proof.
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The photograph is proof positive [=definite proof] that the accident happened the way he described.
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I'm living proof that success is possible. [=my success shows that other people can succeed too]
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The evidence gave proof of her statement. [=the evidence proved her statement]
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Do you have any proof of identity?
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Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. [=evidence showing/proving that you bought something]
2
[count]
a
:
an act or process of showing that something is true
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The burden of proof [=the need to show that something is true] is on the prosecuting lawyer of the case.
b
mathematics
:
a test which shows that a calculation is correct
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The proof shows that the theorem is true.
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mathematical proofs
3
[count]
technical
:
a copy of something that is going to be printed which is examined and used to make corrections before the final printing is done
— usually plural
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He edited the proofs of the manuscript.
4
[noncount]
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a measurement of how much alcohol is in an alcoholic drink
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The whiskey is 80 proof.
the proof is in the pudding
2
proof
/ˈpruːf/
adjective
2
proof
/ˈpruːf/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROOF
formal
:
designed or made to prevent or protect against something harmful
— usually used in combination
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The seal of the bottle is proof against tampering. [=the seal prevents tampering]
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waterproof
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bulletproof
3
proof
/ˈpruːf/
verb
proofs;
proofed;
proofing
3
proof
/ˈpruːf/
verb
proofs;
proofed;
proofing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROOF
[+ object]
