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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions proof noun  Any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial. For whatsoever mother wit or art Could work, he put in . -w:Spenser. You shall have many proofs to show your skill. -w:Ford. Formerly, a very rude mode of ascertaining the strength of spirits was practiced, called the . -w:Ure. That degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief; a test by facts or arguments that induce, or tend to induce, certainty of the judgment; conclusive evidence; demonstration. I'll have some . -w:Shak. It is no of a man's understanding to be able to confirm whatever he pleases. -w:Emerson. :Note: Properly speaking, proof is the effect or result of evidence, evidence is the medium of proof. Cf. Demonstration, 1. 1990 October 28, w:Paul Simon, Paul Simon, "Proof", w:The Rhythm of the Saints, The Rhythm of the Saints, Warner Bros. : Faith, faith is an island in the setting sun / But , is the bottom line for everyone The quality or state of having been proved or tried; firmness or hardness that resists impression, or does not yield to force; impenetrability of physical bodies. Firmness of mind; stability not to be shaken. (printing) A proof sheet; a trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination. (mathematics): A process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed. Cf. Prove, v. t., 5. (obsolete): Armor of excellent or tried quality, and deemed impenetrable; properly, armor of proof. A measure of the alcohol content of liquor. Originally in Britain 100 was defined as 57,1% by volume (not used anymore). In the US 100 means that the alcohol content is 50% of the total volume of the liquid and thus absolute alcohol would be 200 . verb  (colloquial) To proofread. adjective  Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proofcharge. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. I ... have found thee Proof against all temptation. -w:Milton. This was a good, stout article of faith. -w:Burke. Being of a certain standard as to strength; -- said of alcoholic liquors. Etymology: From Latin probare, test      Full Definition of proof  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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