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foolproof

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fool·proof  (flprf)
adj.
1. Designed so as to be impervious to human incompetence, error, or misuse: a foolproof detonator; a foolproof safety lock.
2. Effective; infallible: a foolproof scheme.

foolproof [ˈfuːlˌpruːf]
adj
1. proof against failure; infallible a foolproof idea
2. (esp of machines) proof against human misuse, error, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.foolproof - proof against human misuse or error; "foolproof this appliance"
proof - make resistant (to harm); "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"
Adj.1.foolprooffoolproof - not liable to failure; "a foolproof identification system"; "the unfailing sign of an amateur"; "an unfailing test"
infallible - incapable of failure or error; "an infallible antidote"; "an infallible memory"; "the Catholic Church considers the Pope infallible"; "no doctor is infallible"

foolproof
adjective infallible, certain, safe, guaranteed, never-failing, unassailable, sure-fire (informal), unbreakable The system is not 100 per cent foolproof.
Translations
foolproof [ˈfuːlpruːf] ADJ [mechanism, scheme etc] → infalible
foolproof [ˈfuːlpruːf] adj [plan, system] → infaillible
foolproof
adj (= infallible) method, system, testunfehlbar; (= idiot-proof) camera, recipenarrensicher, idiotensicher (inf)
foolproof [ˈfuːlˌpruːf] adj (method, plan) → infallibile, sicurissimo/a; (machine) → facile da usare
foolproof [ˈfuːlˌpruːf] adj (method, plan) → infallibile, sicurissimo/a; (machine) → facile da usare


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Here for 2007 are the prior year's best recipes, equipment reviews and tastings, pairing black and white and color photos throughout with secrets of obtaining foolproof results, whether you're using a slow cooker, making pie pastry, or producing 'dirty rice'.
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