proof

US /pruːf/
UK /pruːf/
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1.

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

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Do you have any proof that he was involved?
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The police found no proof of his guilt.
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evidenceverificationconfirmationcorroborationsubstantiation
2.

a trial impression of a page or other matter, taken from type or a plate, for the detection and correction of errors

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The editor sent the author the page proofs for review.
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Please check the proof carefully for any errors before printing.
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galleydummylayout
1.

demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument

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Can you proof your claims with data?
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The new findings proof the previous theory.
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proveverifyconfirmsubstantiatevalidate
2.

make (something) resistant to damage or penetration by something

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You should proof the fabric against water.
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The new coating will proof the metal from corrosion.
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waterproofweatherproofsealinsulateshield
1.

resistant to damage or penetration by something

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This material is completely water-proof.
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The safe is fire-proof.
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resistantimperviousimpenetrablesealedprotected
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idiot-proof