Proof
noun
Evidence that shows something is true or right.
The lawyers did not have enough proof to win the case.
Often appears as...
- proof of identity
- proof of purchase
adjective
Resistant to a particular kind of damage or harm.
The material is water-proof which makes it great for outdoor use.
Often appears as...
- water-proof
- fire-proof
noun
A test to check something.
In mathematics, you have to show a proof for your answer.
Often appears as...
- mathematical proof
- scientific proof
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To make something resistant to damage or harm.
They proofed the papers against water damage.
Often appears as...
- proof against
- proofed against
noun
Measure of alcohol content.
This whiskey is 80 proof, it's quite strong.
Often appears as...
- 80 proof
- high-proof
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To allow dough to rise.
You need to proof the dough for two hours before baking.
Often appears as...
- proof yeast
- proof before
noun
Evidence that shows something is true or right.
The lawyers did not have enough proof to win the case.
Often appears as...
- proof of identity
- proof of purchase
adjective
Resistant to a particular kind of damage or harm.
The material is water-proof which makes it great for outdoor use.
Often appears as...
- water-proof
- fire-proof
noun
A test to check something.
In mathematics, you have to show a proof for your answer.
Often appears as...
- mathematical proof
- scientific proof
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To make something resistant to damage or harm.
They proofed the papers against water damage.
Often appears as...
- proof against
- proofed against
noun
Measure of alcohol content.
This whiskey is 80 proof, it's quite strong.
Often appears as...
- 80 proof
- high-proof
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To allow dough to rise.
You need to proof the dough for two hours before baking.
Often appears as...
- proof yeast
- proof before
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in legal situations to show evidence is strong enough to support a case.
Without solid proof, the judge dismissed the charges.
Pro Tip 2/3Need for Precision
Proof must be clear and direct, leaving no room for doubt or interpretation.
Scientists require conclusive proof before declaring a new discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocations Matter
Certain phrases naturally pair with 'proof', emphasizing the need for evidence.
After the trial, she demanded proof of innocence.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in legal situations to show evidence is strong enough to support a case.
Without solid proof, the judge dismissed the charges.
Pro Tip 2/3Need for Precision
Proof must be clear and direct, leaving no room for doubt or interpretation.
Scientists require conclusive proof before declaring a new discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocations Matter
Certain phrases naturally pair with 'proof', emphasizing the need for evidence.
After the trial, she demanded proof of innocence.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in legal situations to show evidence is strong enough to support a case.
Without solid proof, the judge dismissed the charges.
Pro Tip 2/3Need for Precision
Proof must be clear and direct, leaving no room for doubt or interpretation.
Scientists require conclusive proof before declaring a new discovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocations Matter
Certain phrases naturally pair with 'proof', emphasizing the need for evidence.
After the trial, she demanded proof of innocence.
Compare with
authentificationconfirmationcorroboratedemonstrationevidencesubstantiatetestimonyverification
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Video examples
Finding Baby Seals on an...
which they raise whenever they're alarmed. They usually prefer to live in dense thickets of woodland, but the small trees and shrubs growing inside the barracks seems to be given this Owl all the cover it needs Absolute proof. And it was here. Beautiful feather. Yeah, it's gorgeous, right?
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Storytelling can be...
a girl comes up to me and looks lost and can't talk looks like she's been abused and I say are you who you say you are have you really been abused I don't know if I can help you without proof who would do that I mean I would be a terrible human being of course I'm going
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How great leaders...
over every aspect of your life, boy, do we have a product for you. It pauses live TV, skips commercials, memorizes your viewing habits, etc., etc." People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it, and what you do simply serves as the proof of what you believe.
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What the Discovery of...
for them people are get excited about the community to rebuild it to give it his promise now we are have the proof that we need to know that we will part of the is Bill Mobile we need to tell it we need to share it we need to expose it to the world
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Learning from smallpox:...
meant that there was an effective intervention to stop the virus from spreading. And finally, the initial success of several countries in eliminating the disease within their borders served as a proof of principle for its eradication worldwide.
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Explore cave paintings...
As with many unsolved mysteries of the ancient world, we may never know for sure, barring the invention of a time machine, that is. But while the answers remain elusive, these images are our earliest proof of human communication,
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The controversial...
and even hid Diderot's papers at his dad's house. Still, he faced years of difficulty. D'Alembert dropped out. Rousseau broke off his friendship over a line in a play. Worse yet, his publisher secretly edited some proofs
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Do Animals Feel Empathy?...
states of others than we previously thought prairie voles which live in bonded pairs will go to great lengths to groom and nurture a mate that's showing signs of stress this isn't proof of empathy on its own
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Eduardo Sáenz de...
Eternal truths. But it isn't always easy to know the difference between an eternal truth, or theorem, and a mere conjecture. You need proof. For example, let's say I have a big, enormous, infinite field.
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Spotting One of the...
all the parts of a puzzle together and to find you know this at the end of it conclusive proof that it all added up to the right signs is just incredibly exciting the rare clouded leopard raises their
Video examples
Finding Baby Seals on an...
which they raise whenever they're alarmed. They usually prefer to live in dense thickets of woodland, but the small trees and shrubs growing inside the barracks seems to be given this Owl all the cover it needs Absolute proof. And it was here. Beautiful feather. Yeah, it's gorgeous, right?
Video examples
Storytelling can be...
a girl comes up to me and looks lost and can't talk looks like she's been abused and I say are you who you say you are have you really been abused I don't know if I can help you without proof who would do that I mean I would be a terrible human being of course I'm going
Video examples
How great leaders...
over every aspect of your life, boy, do we have a product for you. It pauses live TV, skips commercials, memorizes your viewing habits, etc., etc." People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it, and what you do simply serves as the proof of what you believe.
Video examples
What the Discovery of...
for them people are get excited about the community to rebuild it to give it his promise now we are have the proof that we need to know that we will part of the is Bill Mobile we need to tell it we need to share it we need to expose it to the world
Video examples
Learning from smallpox:...
meant that there was an effective intervention to stop the virus from spreading. And finally, the initial success of several countries in eliminating the disease within their borders served as a proof of principle for its eradication worldwide.
Video examples
Explore cave paintings...
As with many unsolved mysteries of the ancient world, we may never know for sure, barring the invention of a time machine, that is. But while the answers remain elusive, these images are our earliest proof of human communication,
Video examples
The controversial...
and even hid Diderot's papers at his dad's house. Still, he faced years of difficulty. D'Alembert dropped out. Rousseau broke off his friendship over a line in a play. Worse yet, his publisher secretly edited some proofs
Video examples
Do Animals Feel Empathy?...
states of others than we previously thought prairie voles which live in bonded pairs will go to great lengths to groom and nurture a mate that's showing signs of stress this isn't proof of empathy on its own
Video examples
Eduardo Sáenz de...
Eternal truths. But it isn't always easy to know the difference between an eternal truth, or theorem, and a mere conjecture. You need proof. For example, let's say I have a big, enormous, infinite field.
Video examples
Spotting One of the...
all the parts of a puzzle together and to find you know this at the end of it conclusive proof that it all added up to the right signs is just incredibly exciting the rare clouded leopard raises their
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Giordano Bruno
Italian Philosopher
It is proof of a base and low mind for one to wish to think with the masses or majority, merely because the majority is the majority. Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people.
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Filipino Statesman
I am falsely accused, without proof, of using my position for personal profit. Many who accuse me have lifestyles and spending habits that make them walking proofs of that crime.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
In matters of truth the fact that you don't want to publish something is, nine times out of ten, a proof that you ought to publish it.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.
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Park Won-soon
South Korean Politician
Seoul is ready to share with the world proof that local actions can achieve global vision.
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Lady Colin Campbell
British Writer
I'm living proof that whatever happens to you in life, you can turn base metal into gold.
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Fantasia Barrino
American Musician
You can't tell me that dreams don't come true. My life is proof that they do.
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Kim Zolciak-Biermann
American Celebrity
I'm living proof that you can create your own life.
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Mariska Hargitay
American Actress
Life begins at 40, and I'm living proof.
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Andrew Wiles
English Mathematician
Fermat said he had a proof.
Quote examples
Giordano Bruno
Italian Philosopher
It is proof of a base and low mind for one to wish to think with the masses or majority, merely because the majority is the majority. Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people.
Quote examples
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Filipino Statesman
I am falsely accused, without proof, of using my position for personal profit. Many who accuse me have lifestyles and spending habits that make them walking proofs of that crime.
Quote examples
Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
In matters of truth the fact that you don't want to publish something is, nine times out of ten, a proof that you ought to publish it.
Quote examples
Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.
Quote examples
Park Won-soon
South Korean Politician
Seoul is ready to share with the world proof that local actions can achieve global vision.
Quote examples
Lady Colin Campbell
British Writer
I'm living proof that whatever happens to you in life, you can turn base metal into gold.
Quote examples
Fantasia Barrino
American Musician
You can't tell me that dreams don't come true. My life is proof that they do.
Quote examples
Kim Zolciak-Biermann
American Celebrity
I'm living proof that you can create your own life.
Quote examples
Mariska Hargitay
American Actress
Life begins at 40, and I'm living proof.
Quote examples
Andrew Wiles
English Mathematician
Fermat said he had a proof.
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