Proof

What do we mean by proof?

The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true. noun

The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions. noun

A statement or argument used in such a validation. noun

Convincing or persuasive demonstration. noun

The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence. noun

Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial. noun

The establishment of the truth or falsity of an allegation by evidence. noun

The evidence offered in support of or in contravention of an allegation. noun

The alcoholic strength of a liquor, expressed by a number that is twice the percentage by volume of alcohol present. noun

A trial sheet of printed material that is made to be checked and corrected. noun

A trial impression of a plate, stone, or block taken at any of various stages in engraving. noun

A trial photographic print. noun

Any of a limited number of newly minted coins or medals struck as specimens and for collectors from a new die on a polished planchet. noun

Proven impenetrability. noun

Fully or successfully resistant; impervious. Often used in combination. adjective

An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.

The degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief; a test by facts or arguments which induce, or tend to induce, certainty of the judgment; conclusive evidence; demonstration.

The quality or state of having been proved or tried; firmness or hardness which resists impression, or does not yield to force; impenetrability of physical bodies.

Experience of something.

Firmness of mind; stability not to be shaken.

A proof sheet; a trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination.

A sequence of statements consisting of axioms, assumptions, statements already demonstrated in another proof, and statements that logically follow from previous statements in the sequence, and which concludes with a statement that is the object of the proof.

A process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed. Compare prove, transitive verb, 5.

Armour of excellent or tried quality, and deemed impenetrable; properly, armour of proof.

A measure of the alcohol content of liquor. Originally, in Britain, 100 proof was defined as 57.1% by volume (no longer used). In the US, 100 proof means that the alcohol content is 50% of the total volume of the liquid; thus, absolute alcohol would be 200 proof.

Words that are spelled similarly to proof:
proof, roof, poof, prof, ploof, -proof, proo.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word proof:
proofs, lemma, theorem, conjecture, contradiction, axiom, axioms, arithmetic, calculus, suppose, induction, inequality, defendant, polynomial, algebraic, proposition, proving, prove, finite, guilt, mint, logic, relies, mathematical, coins, burden, reasonable, coin, algorithm, existence, formula, graph, infinite, citizenship, argument, assumption, doubt, valid, assume, hypothesis, concept, algebra, complexity, let, theory, exists, principle, statement, identity, define, statements, alcohol, certificate, payment, evidence, fundamental, proved, equation, mathematics, random, claim, correct.

Words that rhyme with proof:
aloof, roof, spoof, hoof, goof, poof, foolproof, woof, waterproof, bulletproof, ploof, ouphe, fireproof, kloof, bouffe, sunroof, weatherproof, shatterproof, curb roof, rustproof, gable roof, bufe, maloof, raise the roof, gambrel roof, thatched roof, rufe, woodroof, hip roof, saddle roof, renouf, tile roof, slate roof, french roof, hurricane roof, ooph, ruef, rueff.

Adjectives that are often used to describe proof:
further, sufficient, conclusive, clear, best, direct, positive, convincing, ample, final, more, striking, additional, only, absolute, scientific, definite, strong, experimental, better, formal, abundant, full, satisfactory, mathematical, decisive, documentary, tangible, stronger, complete, strongest, rigorous, actual, legal, fresh, indirect, logical, adequate, irrefutable, definitive, sure, practical, ontological, remarkable, visible, concrete, empirical, ultimate, incontrovertible, evident, solid, substantial, clearest, ocular, plain, indisputable, strict, detailed, unequivocal, enough, undeniable, statistical, presumptive, valid, demonstrative, objective, scriptural, above, rational, incontestable, inductive, fool, eloquent, fire, overwhelming.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective proof:
reading, sheets, reader, texts, concept, text, sheet, readers, room, course, containers, glass, material, construction, buildings, paper, building, container, vest, shelters, fence, box, principle, courses, plane, vests, materials, house, dish, shelter, alcohol, equipment, spirit, cover, walls, doors, safes, boxes, enclosures, enclosure, rooms, method, houses, bags, case, membrane, fences, clothing, paint, cloth, motors, bag, vault, test, whiskey, cement, texting, windows, door, spirits, rum, chamber, coating, covers, coat, vaults, structures, liquor, motor, seal, correction, bowl, home, goggles, fencing, car, brick, housing, roof, vodka, covering, design, boots, caps, marks, floors, testing, qualities, ink.

Consonant match to proof:
prief.

Words that sound like proof:
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