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proof
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- pronunciation:
- pruf
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
evidence that proves the truth or existence of something.
- synonyms:
- demonstration, evidence, substantiation
- similar words:
- documentation, support, testimony, token, warrant
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| definition 2: |
a demonstration or proving.
- synonyms:
- demonstration
- similar words:
- manifestation, verification
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| definition 3: |
the act or process of testing for truth or quality.
We will put them to the proof.- synonyms:
- test
- similar words:
- assay, assessment, examination, inspection, scrutiny
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| definition 4: |
measurement of alcohol in a beverage in relation to a standard of strength.
90 proof gin |
| definition 5: |
a trial piece of printed matter used for detecting mistakes before final printing.
- synonyms:
- galley, galley proof
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| definition 6: |
a photograph printed for testing purposes.
- similar words:
- photograph, print
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| definition 7: |
in mathematics, an operation to verify the correctness of a solution.
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| related words: |
case, confirmation, evidence, excuse, ground, mark, test, witness |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
resistant to penetration or damage; impenetrable; impervious.
proof against water- synonyms:
- impenetrable, impermeable, impervious, tight
- similar words:
- impregnable, repellent, resistant, treated, waterproof
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| definition 2: |
having standard alcoholic strength.
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| related words: |
tight |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
proofs, proofing, proofed |
| definition 1: |
to check for flaws; test.
- synonyms:
- check, test
- similar words:
- evaluate, examine, inspect
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| definition 2: |
to make resistant to damage or penetration.
- similar words:
- waterproof
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| definition 3: |
to proofread.
- synonyms:
- proofread
- similar words:
- edit, redact
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to proofread.
- synonyms:
- proofread
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