Word: PROOF
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Definition of PROOF
- An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.
- The degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief; a test by facts or arguments which induce, or tend to induce, certainty of the judgment; conclusive evidence; demonstration.
- The quality or state of having been proved or tried; firmness or hardness which resists impression, or does not yield to force; impenetrability of physical bodies.
- To proofread.
- To make resistant, especially to water.
- To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
- Used in proving or testing.
"a proof load; a proof charge"
- Firm or successful in resisting.
"proof against harm"
- (of alcoholic liquors) Being of a certain standard as to alcohol content.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "proof" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "proof" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many syllables are in PROOF? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PROOF:
- # the proof effect
- # master of proof
- # playing with proof
- # in terms of proof
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