Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foolproof method

noun

/ˈfuːlpruːf ˈmɛθəd/

Definition

A foolproof method is a reliable and fail-safe procedure or technique designed to eliminate the possibility of error.

Examples

Following the foolproof method for assembling the furniture helped me finish the job without any mistakes.
Her foolproof method of studying ensured that she always aced her exams.
The cooking recipe was so simple it felt like a foolproof method to impress my guests.

Meaning

This term refers to a process that has been carefully developed to ensure its effectiveness, regardless of who is using it, making it almost impossible to fail.