Pronunciation

/pruːf/

Definitions

Noun

1. Proof: A piece of evidence or information that supports a claim or establishes the truth of something. For example: “The fingerprint was the key piece of proof in the case.”
2. Proofreading: The process of checking written material for errors or inconsistencies. For example: “She carefully proofread her essay before submitting it.”
3. Proof of concept: An initial demonstration or realization of an idea, showing its feasibility. For example: “They developed a proof of concept for their new technology.”

Verb

1. To provide or show evidence supporting a statement or claim. For example: “The scientist provided ample proof of their hypothesis.”
2. To confirm the quality or authenticity of something. For example: “The wine has been expertly proofed to ensure it’s not too strong.”

Phrases

• “Beyond a shadow of a doubt” refers to overwhelming proof.
• “Proof is in the pudding” suggests the true value is determined by results or experience.
• “Prove your point” means to give convincing evidence to support an argument.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The defendant’s alibi was the strongest proof of their innocence.”
• Verb: “After hours of research, he finally had proof that the ancient artifact was genuine.”
• Verb (intransitive): “The baker proofed the dough before baking the bread.”

Synonyms

• Evidence
• Demonstrandum
• Confirmation
• Verification
• Validation
• Support

Antonyms

• Disproof
• Denial
• Rebuttal
• Counterexample
• Doubt
• Uncertainty