proof
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- noun
- /pruːf/
- Specialized
- In the scientific field, he succeeded with an experimental proof of Maxwell's theory of electromagnetic induction.
- proof of a theorem
- logical proof
- an elegant proof
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Watch on YouTubeWhat are the canonical proofs of equality?
- What are the canonical proofs of equality?
- Another really good example I think is induction proofs involving inequalities.
- If you want to see the proof, log on to my math course.
- Now relationships they are, they don't constitute a logical proof for consciousness.
- Now we're focusing here in the second proof entirely on efficient causality.
- When we wrote this proof, we wrote it.
- But alas, very little proof theory, no category theory.
Examples
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If you want to see the proof, log on to my math course.
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In mathematics, the teacher provided a clear proof to demonstrate why the theorem is valid.
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OK, So that is the proof of this property.
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The number of steps in the proof is greater than the number itself.
Fiction book (1998) -
But you could use this theorem in the proof of this statement.
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All right, let me sketch a proof of this theorem.
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In this appendix, we give the details of the proof of Theorem 5.11.
Academic text (1994) -
One of the everlasting problems that perplexes scholars is the proof of God's existence.
Fiction book (1992) -
She was thrilled when her proof of the equation was accepted by the conference committee.
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The mathematician spent hours working on his proof to ensure no errors were present.
Synonyms
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3.9
Extra proof that shows something is correct
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4.2
A set of connected reasons that lead to a conclusion
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4.3
A set of clear reasons that show why an idea is true or false
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A clear proof that shows an idea is true
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A logical argument that shows a mathematical statement is true
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A set of clear steps that show a statement must be true
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
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A document that shows who you are, like a passport or driver's licence
- Specialized
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A way to show something is true by using known facts and simple logical steps
- Specialized
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A liquid with fifty percent alcohol that serves as a standard for measuring alcohol strength
A layer of waterproof material in a wall near the ground that stops water rising
- Archaic
A first printed copy used to check letters and layout before final printing
How Rigorous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Proof comes from the Latin root probare 'to test' and is the same idea as prove. In mathematics a proof is a careful test of each step so we can be sure the conclusion must be true.