Synonyms for proof
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1. proof

   Demonstration, in the strict and proper sense, is the highest form of proof, and gives the most absolute certainty, but can not be applied outside of pure mathematics or other strictly deductive reasoning; there can be proof and certainty, however, in matters that do not admit of demonstration. A conclusion is the absolute and necessary result of the admission of certain premises; an inference is a probable conclusion toward which known facts, statements, or admissions point, but which they do not absolutely establish; sound premises, together with their necessary conclusion, constitute a demonstration. Evidence is that which tends to show a thing to be true; in the widest sense, as including self-evidence or consciousness, it is the basis of all knowledge. Proof in the strict sense is complete, irresistible evidence; as, there was much evidence against the accused, but not amounting to proof of guilt. Moral certainty is a conviction resting on such evidence as puts a matter beyond reasonable doubt, while not so irresistible as demonstration. Compare HYPOTHESIS; INDUCTION.

   Synonyms:
   certainty, conclusion, consequence, deduction, demonstration, evidence, induction, inference

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1. proof

   Synonyms:
   test, trial, examination, criterion, essay, establishment, probation, demonstration, evidence, testimony, scrutiny

   Antonyms:
   disproof, failure, invalidity, shortcoming, fallacy, undemonstrativeness, reprobation

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1. proof, cogent evidencenoun

   any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

   "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it"

   Synonyms:
   trial impression, validation, substantiation, proof, test copy, cogent evidence

   Antonyms:
   pervious

2. proofnoun

   a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it

   Synonyms:
   trial impression, validation, substantiation, test copy, cogent evidence

   Antonyms:
   pervious

3. proofnoun

   a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)

   Synonyms:
   trial impression, validation, substantiation, test copy, cogent evidence

   Antonyms:
   pervious

4. proof, test copy, trial impressionnoun

   (printing) an impression made to check for errors

   Synonyms:
   trial impression, validation, substantiation, proof, test copy, cogent evidence

   Antonyms:
   pervious

5. proofnoun

   a trial photographic print from a negative

   Synonyms:
   trial impression, validation, substantiation, test copy, cogent evidence

   Antonyms:
   pervious

6. validation, proof, substantiationadjective

   the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

   Synonyms:
   establishment, confirmation, verification, validation, proof, cogent evidence, trial impression, substantiation, test copy, check

   Antonyms:
   pervious

7. proof(p)verb

   (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand

   "temptation-proof"; "childproof locks"

   Antonyms:
   pervious

8. proofverb

   make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset

   Synonyms:
   proofread

   Antonyms:
   pervious

9. proofverb

   knead to reach proper lightness

   "proof dough"

   Synonyms:
   proofread

   Antonyms:
   pervious

10. proofread, proofverb

    read for errors

    "I should proofread my manuscripts"

    Synonyms:
    proof, proofread

    Antonyms:
    pervious

11. proofverb

    activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk

    "proof yeast"

    Synonyms:
    proofread

    Antonyms:
    pervious

12. proofverb

    make resistant (to harm)

    "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"

    Synonyms:
    proofread

    Antonyms:
    pervious

Matched Categories

1. • Argument
   • Change
   • Check
   • Evidence
   • Logic
   • Measure
   • Photographic Print
   • Produce
   • Strengthen
   • Work

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1. proofnoun

   Synonyms:
   test, trial, essay, experiment, ordeal

2. proofnoun

   Synonyms:
   demonstration, certification, attestation, satisfactory evidence

3. proofnoun

   Synonyms:
   proof-sheet

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1. proofnoun

   Synonyms:
   verification, corroboration, attestation, certification, confirmation

   Antonyms:
   disproof, refutation

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1. List of paraphrases for "proof":

   evidence, test, demonstration, evidentiary, prove, validation, testing, demonstrate, testimony, testament

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1. List of known nicknames for "Proof":

   DeShaun Dupree Holton, DeShaun Holton, Dirty Harry, Derty Harry, Big Proof, DJ Seven Deuce, Oil Can Harry, Doody

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1. Joseph Votel:

   Votel told Fox News’ Catherine Herridge. The intent is to create a situation where NATO can't continue to thrive. Votel said he did not have unique insights into Russian President Vladimir Putin but he believes Putin sees the expansion of NATO ...as a threat to him and I think what they (Moscow) are attempting to do is create these frozen conflicts and create situations that are very, very difficult to resolve along their border. That does, could pose an existential threat, Votel added. He also said Russia is using a hybrid approach to warfare where state and non-state actors are mixing military and non-military capabilities. The result is a coercive effect...using information operations, using manipulation of media , using social media. Since January, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia – three traditional U.S. allies - have completed significant nuclear energy deals with Russia. Asked if this is evidence of Putin's effort to further expand Russia’s reach, and the seeds of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, Votel replied it was proof of Moscow's push to challenge the U.S. and expand its influence. Votel said SOCOM is assisting those countries that want to resist Russian influence. We work with partners to help develop their capabilities, we help our embassies with some of their messaging activities that they are doing out there to make sure that truthful information is getting out to populations. We use our civil affairs capability to help connect governments to their populations and strengthen those relationships. In doing that, (we) reduce those vulnerabilities of populations who may be vulnerable to this type of pressure they get from outside countries . Asked about Al Qaeda, Votel said the terror group was diminished in east Africa, Syria and Yemen, but the lesson of the last decade is that the U.S. and its allies must maintain pressure or the groups will reinvent and reconstitute. The leader of Al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, is believed to be in Pakistan, and has been noticeably silent on the June drone strike that killed the organization's number two , Naser al Wuhayishi, who also was the leader of the Al Qaeda affiliate in Yemen. To me it is a good sign it’s an indication that we have been very effective at isolating him so that is kind of my initial reaction.

2. Charles Peters:

   Bureaucrats write memoranda both because they appear to be busy when they are writing and because the memos, once written, immediately become proof that they were busy.

3. Lisa Kaltenegger:

   The news of another planet found circling a white dwarf is exciting, offering additional proof that planets exist around dead stars after our paper last year reported on the first one ever found.

4. Joey Fatone:

   I’m here right now, if I was doing something, I’d be at rehearsals right now… There’s your proof.

5. Walt Whitman, Preface to Leaves of Grass, 1855:

   The proof of a poet is that his country absorbs him as affectionately as he has absorbed it.