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NGSL Rank: 2018
proof
pruːf Listen
Meanings
noun
  • evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
    E.g. you will be asked to give proof of your identity
  • a trial impression of a page, taken from type or film and used for making corrections before final printing.
  • the strength of distilled alcoholic spirits, relative to proof spirit taken as a standard of 100.
    E.g. powerful 132-proof rum
  • a test or trial of something.
  • a trial or a civil case before a judge without a jury.
adjective
  • able to withstand something damaging; resistant.
    E.g. the marine battle armour was proof against most weapons
  • denoting a trial impression of a page or printed work.
    E.g. a proof copy is sent up for checking
verb
  • make (fabric) waterproof.
    E.g. if you are using a piece of lightweight canvas it will be necessary to proof the fabric when complete
  • make a proof of (a printed work, engraving, etc.).
    E.g. proof each plate and print it on acetate first
  • activate (yeast) by the addition of liquid.
    E.g. proof the yeast with the teaspoon of sugar

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