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proof > 12 senses
ADJECTIVE1proof(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
NOUN1proof, cogent evidenceAny factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
2proofA formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
3proofA measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
4proof, test copy, trial impression(printing) an impression made to check for errors
5proofA trial photographic print from a negative
6proof, validation, substantiationThe act of validating
VERB1proofMake or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
2proofKnead to reach proper lightness
3proof, proofreadRead for errors
4proofActivate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
5proofMake resistant (to harm)
proof > pronunciation
Soundspruw'f
Rhymesaloof, bulletproof, fireproof, and 13 more rhymes in uwf...
proof > adjective
Meaning(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand.
Examples"temptation-proof"; "childproof locks"
Similar toimpervious, imperviable
proof > noun 1, cognition
MeaningAny factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something.
Examples"if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it"
Synonymscogent evidence
Broaderevidence, grounds
Narrowerconfirmation, verification, check, substantiation; establishment, validation
proof > noun 2, communication
MeaningA formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it.
Categorymathematics, math, maths; logic
Broaderargument, statement
Narrowermathematical proof; logical proof; demonstration, monstrance
proof > noun 3, quantity
MeaningA measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume).
Broadermeasure, quantity, amount
proof > noun 4, communication
Meaning(printing) an impression made to check for errors.
Synonymstest copy, trial impression
Categoryprinting, printing process
Broaderimpression, printing
Narrowergalley proof; foundry proof
Verbsproof; proof
proof > noun 5, artifact
MeaningA trial photographic print from a negative.
Broaderphotographic print, print
Verbsproof
proof > noun 6, act
MeaningThe act of validating. Finding or testing the truth of something.
Synonymsvalidation, substantiation
Broaderdetermination, finding
Narrowerauthentication, certification; documentation, support; monetization, monetisation; probate
proof > verb 1, creation
MeaningMake or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderproduce, make, create
Nounsproof; proof
proof > verb 2, contact
MeaningKnead to reach proper lightness.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"proof dough"
Broaderknead, work
proof > verb 3, cognition
MeaningRead for errors.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something
Examples"I should proofread my manuscripts"
Synonymsproofread
Broadersee, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Entailsread
Nounsproof
proof > verb 4, change
MeaningActivate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"proof yeast"
Broaderchange, alter, modify
proof > verb 5, change
MeaningMake resistant (to harm).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"
Broaderstrengthen
Narrowerbombproof; bulletproof; child-proof, childproof; goofproof, goof-proof, foolproof; fireproof; weatherproof

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