proof
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- noun
- /pruːf/
- Specialized
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demostración
- 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
What 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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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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A clear proof that shows an idea is true
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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 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
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
- Specialized
A liquid with fifty percent alcohol that serves as a standard for measuring alcohol strength
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.