Meaning of proof
Definition of proof
(adj)
(used in
combination
or as a suffix)
able
to withstand; "temptation-proof"; "childproof locks"
(noun)
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"
a
formal
series
of statements
showing
that if one
thing
is
true
something else
necessarily
follows from it
a
measure
of
alcoholic
strength
expressed
as an
integer
twice
the
percentage
of
alcohol
present
(by volume)
(printing) an
impression
made
to
check
for errors
a
trial
photographic
print
from a
negative
the act of validating;
finding
or
testing
the
truth
of something
(verb)
make
or
take
a
proof
of,
such
as a
photographic
negative, an etching, or
typeset
knead
to
reach
proper
lightness; "proof dough"
read
for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"
activate
by
mixing
with
water
and
sometimes
sugar
or milk; "proof yeast"
make
resistant
(to harm); "proof the materials against
shrinking
in the dryer"
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