proof

adjective

  1. 1

    (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand

    temptation-proof

    childproof locks

noun

  1. 1

    the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

  2. 2

    a trial photographic print from a negative

  3. 3

    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

  4. 4

    (printing) an impression made to check for errors

  5. 5

    a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it

  6. 6

    a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)

verb

  1. 1

    make resistant (to harm)

    proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer

  2. 2

    activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk

    proof yeast

  3. 3

    read for errors

    I should proofread my manuscripts

  4. 4

    knead to reach proper lightness

    proof dough

  5. 5

    make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset

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