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PROOF

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Proof.

How to pronounce proof:

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Proof - as a noun

Any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

Example: "If you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cogent evidence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evidence14grounds9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
argument11statement11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
test copytrial impression
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impression14printing11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A trial photographic print from a negative

The act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
substantiation16validation14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
determination16finding12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Proof - as an adjective satellite

(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand

Example: "Temptation-proof"

Proof - as a verb

Make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset

Knead to reach proper lightness

Example: "Proof dough"

Read for errors

Example: "I should proofread my manuscripts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proofread15

Activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk

Example: "Proof yeast"

Make resistant (to harm)

Example: "Proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strengthen14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Proof - as an adjective

Used in proving or testing.

Example: "A proof load; a proof charge"

Firm or successful in resisting.

Example: "Proof against harm"

(of alcoholic liquors) being of a certain standard as to alcohol content.

Example Sentences

"Please bring a copy of your identification as proof of your identity."
"He provided concrete proof to support his claims."
"The detective searched for evidence to find proof of the suspect's guilt."
"The math teacher asked for proof as part of the students' assignments."
"There is no proof that ghosts exist."
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Word Game Points

Is PROOF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proof is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROOF has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PROOF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proof is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROOF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PROOF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proof is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROOF has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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