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proof  (prf)
n.
1. The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true.
2.
a. The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions.
b. A statement or argument used in such a validation.
3.
a. Convincing or persuasive demonstration: was asked for proof of his identity; an employment history that was proof of her dependability.
b. The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence.
4. Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial: put one's beliefs to the proof.
5. Law The result or effect of evidence; the establishment or denial of a fact by evidence.
6. The alcoholic strength of a liquor, expressed by a number that is twice the percentage by volume of alcohol present.
7. Printing
a. A trial sheet of printed material that is made to be checked and corrected. Also called proof sheet.
b. A trial impression of a plate, stone, or block taken at any of various stages in engraving.
8.
a. A trial photographic print.
b. 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.
9. Archaic Proven impenetrability: "I was clothed in Armor of proof" (John Bunyan).
adj.
1. Fully or successfully resistant; impervious. Often used in combination: waterproof watches; a fireproof cellar door.
2. Of standard alcoholic strength.
3. Used in proving or making corrections.
v. proofed, proof·ing, proofs
v.tr.
1. Printing
a. To make a trial impression of (printed or engraved matter).
b. To proofread (copy).
2.
a. To activate (dormant dry yeast) by adding water.
b. To work (dough) into proper lightness.
3. To treat so as to make resistant: proof a fabric against shrinkage.
v.intr.
1. Printing To proofread.
2. To become properly light for cooking: The batter proofed overnight.

[Middle English prove, preve, from Anglo-Norman prove and from Old French prueve, both from Late Latin proba, from Latin probre, to prove; see prove.]

proofer n.

proof [pruːf]
n
1. any evidence that establishes or helps to establish the truth, validity, quality, etc., of something
2. (Law) Law the whole body of evidence upon which the verdict of a court is based
3. (Mathematics) Maths logic a sequence of steps or statements that establishes the truth of a proposition See also direct [17] induction [4] [8]
4. the act of testing the truth of something (esp in the phrase put to the proof)
5. (Law) Scots law trial before a judge without a jury
6. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) Printing a trial impression made from composed type, or a print-out (from a laser printer, etc.) for the correction of errors
7. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (in engraving, etc.) a print made by an artist or under his supervision for his own satisfaction before he hands the plate over to a professional printer
8. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) Photog a trial print from a negative
9. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing)
a.  the alcoholic strength of proof spirit
b.  the strength of a beverage or other alcoholic liquor as measured on a scale in which the strength of proof spirit is 100 degrees
adj
1. (usually postpositive; foll by against) able to resist; impervious (to) the roof is proof against rain
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) having the alcoholic strength of proof spirit
3. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) of proved strength or impenetrability proof armour
vb
1. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr) to take a proof from (type matter, a plate, etc.)
2. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) to proofread (text) or inspect (a print, etc.), as for approval
3. to render (something) proof, esp to waterproof
[from Old French preuve a test, from Late Latin proba, from Latin probāre to test]

proof  (prf)
A demonstration of the truth of a mathematical or logical statement, based on axioms and theorems derived from those axioms.

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