1able to withstand something damaging; resistant:the marine battle armour was proof against most weapons [in combination]:the system comes with idiot-proof instructions
2denoting a trial impression of a page or printed work:a proof copy is sent up for checking
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Universal
1 [mass noun] evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement:you will be asked to give proof of your identity [count noun]:this is not a proof for the existence of God
Law the spoken or written evidence in a trial.
the action of establishing the truth of a statement:spatial dimensions whose very existence is beyond all hope of proof
[count noun] a series of stages in the resolution of a mathematical or philosophical problem.
2 Printing a trial impression of a page, taken from type or film and used for making corrections before final printing.
a trial photographic print made for initial selection.
each of a number of impressions from an engraved plate, especially (in commercial printing) of a limited number before the ordinary issue is printed and before an inscription or signature is added.
a specially struck specimen coin with a polished or frosted finish.
3 [mass noun] the strength of distilled alcoholic spirits, relative to proof spirit taken as a standard of 100: [in combination]:powerful 132-proof rum
4a test or trial of something.
5 Scots Law a trial or a civil case before a judge without a jury.
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Universal
1make (fabric) waterproof: (as adjective proofed)the flysheet is made from proofed nylon
2make a proof of (a printed work, engraving, etc.): (as noun proofing)proofing could be done on a low-cost printer
proofread (a text):William proofed much of her work
3North American activate (yeast) by the addition of liquid:proof the yeast with the teaspoon of sugar
knead (dough) until light and smooth.
[no object] (of dough) prove:shape into a baguette and let proof for a few minutes
the proof of the pudding is in the eating
proverb the real value of something can be judged only from practical experience or results and not from appearance or theory.
