proof
v.
make resistant; make impervious; make a trial print for proofreading; proofread, edit
n.
substantiation, demonstration; corroboration, evidence; trial print that is inspected for errors (Printing)
Proof
Proof may refer to: A rigorous, compelling argument, including:
Mathematical proofProof theory, a branch of mathematical logic that represents proofs as formal mathematical objects
Logical argumentEvidence (law), tested evidence or a legal proof
Proof (alcohol), measure of an alcoholic drink's strength
Proofing (baking technique), the process by which a yeast-leavened dough rises, also called "proving"
ProofreadingArtist's proof, a single print taken during the printmaking process
Proof coinage, a coin made as an example of a particular strike
Proof test, for a firearm
Galley proof, a preliminary version of a publication
Homeopathic proving, testing a substance's effect on the body
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proof
Noun
1. 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"
(synonym) cogent evidence
(hypernym) evidence, grounds
(hyponym) confirmation, verification, check, substantiation
2. a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
(hypernym) argument, statement
(hyponym) mathematical proof
(classification) logic
3. a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
(hypernym) measure, quantity, amount
4. (printing) an impression made to check for errors
(synonym) test copy, trial impression
(hypernym) impression, printing
(hyponym) galley proof
(derivation) proofread
(classification) printing, printing process
5. a trial photographic print from a negative
(hypernym) photographic print, print
6. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
(synonym) validation, substantiation
(hypernym) determination, finding
(hyponym) authentication, certification
Verb
1. make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
(hypernym) produce, make, create
2. knead to reach proper lightness; "proof dough"
(hypernym) knead, work
3. read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"
(synonym) proofread
(hypernym) see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
(entail) read
(derivation) test copy, trial impression
4. activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk; "proof yeast"
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
5. make resistant to water, sound, errors, etc.; "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"
(hypernym) strengthen
(hyponym) goofproof, goof-proof, foolproof
Adjective
1. (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand; "temptation-proof"; "childproof locks"
(synonym) proof(p)
(similar) impervious, imperviable
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