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proof

 

[ pruːf ]

Context #1

evidence

Evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement. It can also refer to a trial print of a page, made for the correction of errors.

Synonyms

confirmation, evidence, verification

Examples of usage

  • He knew that the burden of proof would be upon him to demonstrate his innocence.
  • She marked up the document with corrections after receiving the proof from the printer.
  • The prosecutor presented proof of the defendant's guilt to the jury.
  • The DNA evidence provided irrefutable proof of his involvement in the crime.
  • The proof of her talent was evident in the flawless performance.
Context #2

demonstrate

To provide evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish the fact or truth of a statement.

Synonyms

confirm, demonstrate, substantiate

Examples of usage

  • He needed to proof his theory with solid evidence.
  • She was able to proof her point through thorough experimentation.
  • The data collected helped to proof the hypothesis.
  • The witness testimony helped to proof the defendant's innocence.

Translations

Translations of the word "proof" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prova

🇮🇳 प्रमाण

🇩🇪 Beweis

🇮🇩 bukti

🇺🇦 доказ

🇵🇱 dowód

🇯🇵 証拠 (shouko)

🇫🇷 preuve

🇪🇸 prueba

🇹🇷 kanıt

🇰🇷 증거 (jeunggeo)

🇸🇦 دليل (dalil)

🇨🇿 důkaz

🇸🇰 dôkaz

🇨🇳 证据 (zhèngjù)

🇸🇮 dokaz

🇮🇸 sönnun

🇰🇿 дәлел

🇬🇪 მტკიცებულება (mtkicebuleba)

🇦🇿 sübut

🇲🇽 prueba

Word origin

The word 'proof' originated from the Old French word 'prove' which means 'to test'. It entered the English language in the 13th century with the meaning of 'evidence' or 'demonstration'. Over time, 'proof' has evolved to represent not only evidence or confirmation but also a trial print for correction. The term is commonly used in legal contexts to establish facts or truth.

See also: disproof, proofread, proofreader, proofreading, reproof.