proof
/proof/
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Definition
Noun:
- Evidence establishing truth: Facts, information, or documents that show something is true or exists.
- A logical demonstration: A series of logical steps that establishes the truth of a statement, especially in mathematics or logic.
- A test print or impression: A preliminary version of a printed page, photograph, or engraving made for checking and correction.
- A standard of alcoholic strength: A measure of the strength of an alcoholic spirit.
Adjective:
- Able to resist or withstand: Used to describe something that is treated or designed to be resistant to a specific thing (often used in combination, e.g., waterproof, bulletproof).
Verb:
- To make resistant: To treat a material to make it resistant to something (e.g., water, bullets).
- To proofread: To read and mark corrections on a text.
- To activate yeast: To mix yeast with a liquid to activate it before baking.
- To knead dough: To knead dough until it reaches the proper lightness before baking.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The scientist presented proof of her theory.
- The lawyer asked for proof of identity.
- The printer checked the proof for errors before the final run.
Adjective:
- He wore a proof vest for protection.
- The phone case is advertised as shockproof.
Verb:
- They proofed the fabric to make it water-resistant.
- Please proof this document carefully for typos.
- You need to proof the yeast in warm water before adding the flour.
Advanced Usage
- "The proof is in the pudding": The real value or quality of something can only be judged by putting it to its intended use or by experiencing it.
- They claim their software is the fastest, but the proof is in the pudding.
- "Living proof": A person or thing that clearly demonstrates the truth of something.
- She is living proof that hard work pays off.
- "Burden of proof": The obligation to prove one's assertion.
- In a court of law, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.
Variants and Related Words
- Proofread (v): To read and correct written material.
- She proofreads all her emails before sending them.
- Proofing (n): The process of making something resistant or the stage of checking proofs.
- The proofing stage is crucial for catching errors.
- Proofer (n): A person who proofs or a machine used in proofing (e.g., a dough proofer).
- Proof positive (n phr): Absolute or conclusive proof.
- The signed confession was proof positive of his guilt.
Synonyms
- Noun: Evidence, verification, confirmation, demonstration, testament.
- Adjective: Resistant, impervious, impermeable.
- Verb: Fortify, protect, check, correct, activate.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Proof" is not commonly used as part of phrasal verbs. Its verbal uses are typically transitive.)
Related Idioms
- "Proof against something": Resistant to or able to withstand something.
- His confidence was proof against their criticism.
- "Put to the proof": To test something or someone.
- The difficult mission put their skills to the proof.
Adjective
- (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
- temptation-proof
- childproof locks
Noun
- the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
- a trial photographic print from a negative
- (printing) an impression made to check for errors
- a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
- a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
- 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
Verb
- make resistant (to harm)
- proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer
- activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
- proof yeast
- read for errors
- I should proofread my manuscripts
- knead to reach proper lightness
- proof dough
- make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset