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proof

UK
/pruːf/
US
/pruf/

Translations

proofnoun
proofs
pl
UK
/pruːf/
US
/pruf/
The lawyer presented proof of the defendant's innocence.
L'avocat a प्रस्तुतé la preuve de l'innocence du prévenu.
épreuveAu sens d'épreuve d'imprimerie.
The editor reviewed the proof to ensure there were no errors before the book went to print.
Le rédacteur a relu l'épreuve pour s'assurer qu'il n'y avait pas d'erreurs avant l'impression du livre.
essaiAu sens de test ou d'essai de résistance.
The prototype underwent exhaustive proof before the product launch.
Le prototype a subi un essai exhaustif avant le lancement du produit.
démonstrationAu sens mathématique ou logique.
The professor sketched a proof of the theorem on the board.
Le professeur a esquissé une démonstration du théorème au tableau.
Additional translations
degréAu sens de degré alcoolique.
Synonyms
evidence
testimony
verification
confirmation
substantiation
demonstration
indication
witness
proofverb
proofed
Past Simple
proofed
Past Participle
proofing
Gerund
imperméabiliserAu sens de rendre résistant à un effet ou à une condition.
They proofed the deck so that it would resist rot and insects.
Ils ont imperméabilisé le pont pour qu'il résiste à la pourriture et aux insectes.
relireAu sens de relire et corriger un texte avant publication.
She proofed the article for any grammatical mistakes before it was published.
Elle a relu l'article pour y repérer d'éventuelles fautes de grammaire avant sa publication.
leverAu sens intransitif, pour la pâte qui fermente.
The dough needs to proof for at least an hour before baking.
La pâte doit lever pendant au moins une heure avant la cuisson.
Additional translations
activerAu sens culinaire, pour la levure.
Synonyms
proofread
edit
revise
check
correct
copy-edit
polish
verify
validate
confirm
test
try out
trial
assay
authenticate
inspect
examine
waterproof
bulletproof
insulate
fortify
seal
make resistant
render resistant
proof against
leaven
ferment
allow to rise
rise
proofadjective
UK
/pruːf/
US
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imperméableAu sens de « résistant à ». S'emploie souvent dans des locutions avec « against » ou « to ».
The vault is proof against fire and flood.
Le coffre-fort est imperméable au feu et aux inondations.
Synonyms
resistant
impervious
immune
insusceptible
proof against
airtight
conclusive
demonstrable
provable
foolproof
bulletproof
waterproof

Definitions

proofnoun
Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
The lawyer presented proof of the defendant's innocence.
A trial impression of a page, taken from type or film and used for making corrections before final printing.
The editor reviewed the proof to ensure there were no errors before the book went to print.
A test or trial of something to establish its quality, performance, or reliability.
The prototype underwent exhaustive proof before the product launch.
A measure of the strength of an alcoholic beverage, expressed as twice the percentage of alcohol present.
The whiskey was labeled as 80 proof, indicating it contained 40% alcohol.
(mathematics, logic) A sequence of logical deductions establishing the truth of a theorem or proposition.
The professor sketched a proof of the theorem on the board.
proofverb
To make something resistant to a particular effect or condition.
They proofed the deck so that it would resist rot and insects.
To read and correct a piece of written or printed material.
She proofed the article for any grammatical mistakes before it was published.
To activate yeast by mixing it with water and sugar to start fermentation.
Before baking, you need to proof the yeast to ensure it is active.
(intransitive) To rise as a result of fermentation, said of bread dough.
The dough needs to proof for at least an hour before baking.
proofadjective
Resistant or impervious to a specified substance, condition, or force (usually used in combination or followed by "against" or "to").
The vault is proof against fire and flood.
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