proof
/prˈuf/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
(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"
Noun
a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
Noun
a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
Noun
(printing) an impression made to check for errors
Noun
a trial photographic print from a negative
Noun
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
Verb
knead to reach proper lightness; "proof dough"
Verb
read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"
Verb
activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk; "proof yeast"
Verb
make resistant (to harm); "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"
More General Terms
alter
amount
argument
ascertain
assure
change
check
control
create
determination
ensure
evidence
finding
grounds
impression
insure
knead
make
measure
modify
photographic print
print
printing
produce
quantity
see
see to it
statement
strengthen
work
More Specific Terms
authentication
bombproof
bulletproof
certification
check
childproof
child-proof
confirmation
demonstration
documentation
establishment
fireproof
foolproof
foundry proof
galley proof
goofproof
goof-proof
logical proof
mathematical proof
monetisation
monetization
monstrance
probate
substantiation
support
validation
verification
weatherproof