Background for proofs

proofs

/pɹuːfs/

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

Examples :

"The chef demanded multiple proofs of her new recipe before adding it to the menu. "

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noun

Examples :

"The lawyer presented strong proofs to the jury, including DNA evidence and eyewitness testimony, to convince them of the defendant's guilt. "

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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.

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"The armored truck's design focused on proofs against bullets and explosions to ensure the safety of its contents. "

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Experience of something.

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"The tired faces and empty coffee cups were proofs of how late everyone worked last night. "

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Firmness of mind; stability not to be shaken.

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"Even after facing setbacks, her proofs of resilience helped her to persevere and finally achieve her goal. "

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

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"The printer showed me the proofs of my wedding invitations so I could check for any typos before they printed the final batch. "

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noun

Examples :

"In math class, the teacher showed us several proofs to demonstrate how to solve the geometry problem. "

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

Examples :

"The accountant spent hours checking the financial proofs to ensure there were no errors in the company's earnings report. "

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

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"The museum displayed a collection of medieval armor, highlighting the proofs favored by knights known for their invincibility. "

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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.

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"The liquor store advertised a whiskey with high proofs, indicating a strong alcohol content. "

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verb

Examples :

"Please proofs this document carefully before submitting it. "

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To make resistant, especially to water.

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"We need to proof the tent before we go camping to make sure it doesn't leak in the rain. "

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To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.

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"My grandmother always proofs the dough for her bread in a warm place to help it rise properly. "

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To test the activeness of yeast.

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"My grandmother always proofs the yeast with sugar and warm water before she makes bread. "

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