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proven

proven

1 3.2
Shown by facts to be true and to work well
  • adjective
  • /ˈpruːvən/
translation icon : comprobado
  • The teacher used proven methods to improve student learning.

And then if you do, which is proven, then what's our job to do?

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Examples

  • They hustle every day, they learn from a proven mentor every day.

  • I was running away from a life that had proven too difficult.

  • You have now proven that you could fight the bear.

  • You have just proven so many people wrong.

  • And the guests that have been on here have proven that time and time again.

  • I'm, I'm here, I've proven that I belong here.

  • As of right now, no one has proven this conjecture true or false.

  • The scientist presented proven results from the clinical trials.

  • Her proven track record in sales helped her secure the promotion.

Synonyms

undeniable
vsproven
56 4.2

So clear that people cannot doubt it

relies on evidence rather than obviousness or perception
tried and true
vsproven
  • Informal
15 3.4

Known to work well because people used it before

emphasises proof by evidence rather than repeated practical success
time-tested
vsproven
6 3.8

Proven to work well for a long time

requires demonstration by evidence or argument rather than duration alone
tried and tested
vsproven
3 3.6

Often used for a long time because it works well

focuses on established truth by evidence beyond repeated usage
known
vsproven
2 1.0

Familiar to many people and easy to identify

requires specific evidence or argument to reach full certainty
verified
vsproven
1 3.9

Shown to be true or correct after checking

focuses more broadly on being established by any strong evidence
proved
vsproven
3.4

Shown to be true by clear evidence

has identical meaning and is used interchangeably in evidence contexts
demonstrated
vsproven
2.5

Facts or tests prove it is true

adds that acceptance rests on argument and documented proof
authenticated
vsproven
  • Specialized
5.0

Shown to be real by official checks

covers proof by many kinds of evidence, not only formal checks
validated
vsproven
  • Formal
4.2

Officially checked and accepted as correct or legal

includes informal and formal kinds of being shown true
confirmed
vsproven
3.0

Officially made certain, for example a reservation or a person in the church who had the ceremony

is stronger about being shown true beyond doubt by evidence
documented
vsproven
3.7

Proved by written or official papers

is broader, allowing proof by argument or other evidence types
attested
vsproven
6.0

Proven to be real by official records or clear evidence

is the more general status of being shown true by evidence
established
vsproven
4.2

Known and accepted because it has existed for a long time

stresses evidence and argument rather than longevity or reputation
vindicated
vsproven
6.7

Shown by facts to be right or not at fault

is the neutral status of being shown true beyond doubt
tested
vsproven
2.5

Shown to work well after people try or use it

covers being shown true more generally beyond practical tests
tried
vsproven
2.0

Known to work well because people have used it before

is about demonstrable truth or correctness beyond practical use
well-tried
vsproven
3.8

Works well after many tests

is broader, applying to truth established by various evidence types

Antonyms

28 4.9

Not shown to be true or to work

No longer trusted or respected because people found problems with it

How Certain

proven
1 3.2
asserted
4.2
alleged
  • Literature
3 4.2

Surface Forms

proven positive

Morphology

proven = prove (transparent) = prove + en

Formed from the verb 'prove' with the past-participle/adjectival suffix '-en', meaning 'having been proved', which is directly recoverable from the base.

Etymology

Proven comes from the Latin verb probare, which means 'to test' or 'to prove', and it shares the same root as proof. So, if something is proven, it has been tested and shown to be true or effective.