proven

UK
/ˈpruːvən/
US
/ˈpruvən/

Translations

provenpast participle
UK
/ˈpruːvən/
US
/ˈpruvən/
Derived from the past participle of "prove"; functions as an adjective.
provenadjective
more proven
Comp.
most proven
Super.
UK
/ˈpruːvən/
US
/ˈpruːvən/
He used a proven method to solve the problem.
Он использовал доказанный метод для решения проблемы.
The company relies on proven technology for its products.
Компания полагается на проверенные технологии для своих продуктов.
proveverb

proven

Past Participle

proved
Past Simple
proved
Past Participle
proving
Gerund
UK
/pruːv/
US
/pruv/
(past participle proved or, chiefly US, proven)
She had to prove her innocence in court.
Ей пришлось доказывать свою невиновность в суде.
The scientist aims to prove the theory with new experiments.
Ученый стремится подтвердить теорию новыми экспериментами.

Definitions

provenpast participle
Verified or demonstrated to be true or factual.
After years of research, it became a proven fact that the species had migrated north.
Shown by testing or experience to be effective or reliable.
They opted for a proven technique to reduce the error rate.
provenadjective
Demonstrated to be true or valid through evidence or argument.
The scientist presented a proven theory that was widely accepted by the academic community.
Having been tested and shown to be effective or reliable.
The medication is a proven treatment for the disease, with numerous studies supporting its efficacy.
proveverb
To demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.
The scientist aimed to prove the theory with a series of experiments.
To establish the validity of something, such as a mathematical theorem or a legal case.
The lawyer worked hard to prove her client's innocence.
To show oneself to be capable or competent.
He wanted to prove himself by taking on more responsibility at work.
To test the quality or performance of something.
The new software needs to be proved before it is released to the public.
To rise and become light and spongy, as in the case of dough.
The baker left the dough to prove for an hour before baking.
To turn out or be found to be the case.
The journey proved more difficult than they had expected.