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1 a

: the cogency of evidence that compels acceptance by the mind of a truth or a fact

b

: the process or an instance of establishing the validity of a statement especially by derivation from other statements in accordance with principles of reasoning

2
obsolete

: experience

3

: something that induces certainty or establishes validity

4
archaic

: the quality or state of having been tested or tried

especially

: unyielding hardness

5

: evidence operating to determine the finding or judgment of a tribunal

6 a
plural proofs or proof

: a copy (as of typeset text) made for examination or correction

b

: a test impression of an engraving, etching, or lithograph

c

: a coin that is struck from a highly polished die on a polished planchet, is not intended for circulation, and sometimes differs in metallic content from coins of identical design struck for circulation

d

: a test photographic print made from a negative

7

: a test applied to articles or substances to determine whether they are of standard or satisfactory quality

8 a

: the minimum alcoholic strength of proof spirit

b

: strength with reference to the standard for proof spirit

specifically

: alcoholic strength indicated by a number that is twice the percent by volume of alcohol present

whiskey of 90 proof is 45 percent alcohol

1

: able to resist or repel

boots that were … proof against cold and wet — Robertson Davies

— often used in combination wind proof

2

: used in proving or testing or as a standard of comparison

3

: of standard strength or quality or alcoholic content

1 a

: to make or take a proof or test of

b

: proofread

2

: to give a resistant quality to

3

: to activate (yeast) by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk

Noun

The document was proof that her story was true.

He claims that he was home when the murder was committed, but he has no proof .

The proof shows that the theorem is true.

Verb

She proofed the story carefully.

High school students are free with proof of student ID.

—

Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press , 11 Aug. 2022

Despite little proof on the field, Palmer believes the work will pay off this season.

—

Evan Dudley, al , 10 Aug. 2022

The researchers who discovered the flaw have named the vulnerability and their proof -of-concept exploit ÆPIC Leak.

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Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 9 Aug. 2022

Last year, a federal investigation that re-examined the murder ended after the Justice Department failed to find proof that Donham had lied.

—

Minyvonne Burke, NBC News , 9 Aug. 2022

The distillery plans to make Railroad Rye an annual release, each with a different mash bill and proof .

—

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report , 8 Aug. 2022

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Congress can also end emergencies, but doing so effectively requires a veto- proof two-thirds vote, which has never happened.

—

Will Weissert, ajc , 13 Aug. 2022

With a weather- proof pouch and 1.5-inch-wide collar that uses Uncharted’s secure and quick Fidlock attachment system, this lightweight collar is both functional and easy to use.

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Steve Larese, Outside Online , 10 Aug. 2022

Up until a few years ago, the number of non-alcoholic SKUs was relatively limited, restricted to a few no- proof beers and a couple of brands of alcohol-free wines.

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Kate Dingwall, Forbes , 31 July 2022

The steep dome design ensures that water flows right off and doesn’t pool up, and the rip- proof vinyl material should be durable enough for heavy-duty use.

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Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics , 30 July 2022

This will future- proof health systems and enable them to deliver the life-saving vaccines being developed and supplied.

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Adar Poonawalla, Fortune , 27 July 2022

To create the more error- proof quantum material, Potter’s team looked to topological phases.

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Zeeya Merali, Scientific American , 26 July 2022

When water comes to a rapid boil, add head(s) of cauliflower and top with a heat- proof ceramic plate to keep cauliflower submerged in water.

—

Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News , 14 July 2022

Panda's entire gym was built to be outdoors, which means the fitness lover was careful to select weather- proof , robust machines that could withstand a beating from the elements—and from his workout.

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Katie Dupere, Men's Health , 7 July 2022

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In addition to gender-lensing policy decisions, our leaders should also future- proof our economy by creating laws to increase women’s economic equity.

—

Katica Roy, Fortune , 4 Aug. 2022

Critter- proof your campsite by keeping it clean and properly stashing food and scented products, such as toothpaste, in lockers, which are provided at many sites and are especially crucial in bear country.

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Erin E. Williams, BostonGlobe.com , 10 July 2022

Critter- proof your campsite by keeping it clean and properly stashing food and scented products, such as toothpaste, in lockers, which are provided at many sites and are especially crucial in bear country.

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Erin E. Williams, BostonGlobe.com , 10 July 2022

Crucially, the senators had the foresight to future- proof their bill.

—

Beth Gardiner, Scientific American , 15 July 2022

Critter- proof your campsite by keeping it clean and properly stashing food and scented products, such as toothpaste, in lockers, which are provided at many sites and are especially crucial in bear country.

—

Erin E. Williams, Washington Post , 7 July 2022

Instead of scheduling a vacation only to spend your days working poolside, try these six strategies to work- proof your vacation.

—

Jodi Helmer, Fortune , 6 July 2022

To future- proof their properties against heavy rain, strong winds and other foreseeable storms, as well as less predictable but increasingly common events like tornadoes.

—

Jeffrey Steele, Forbes , 28 June 2022

Most importantly, leaders can use business design methods to future- proof their business.

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Billy Seabrook, Fortune , 11 June 2022

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1

: evidence of truth or correctness

"… Is there any clear proof … or is it mere hearsay?" — Robert Lawson , Rabbit Hill

2

: a printing (as from type) prepared for study and correction

3

: a test print made from a photographic negative

4

: test entry 1 sense 2

Let's put her theory to the proof .

Hint:
The adjective proof is usually used in compounds. water proof

1

: the effect of evidence sufficient to persuade a reasonable person that a particular fact exists — see also evidence

2

: the establishment or persuasion by evidence that a particular fact exists — see also burden of proof

3

: something (as evidence) that proves or tends to prove the existence of a particular fact — see also clear and convincing , preponderance of the evidence , reasonable doubt , standard of proof — compare allegation , argument

4

: probate sense 1a

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Definition of proof (Entry 2 of 3)
Definition of proof (Entry 3 of 3)

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'proof.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback .

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1
circa 1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Middle English prof, prove , alteration of preve , from Anglo-French preove , from Late Latin proba , from Latin probare to prove — more at prove
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Kids Definition of proof (Entry 2 of 2)

alteration of Middle English preove , from Old French preuve , from Late Latin proba , from Latin probare to prove
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