Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proof
Noun
/pruːf/
Definition
Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
Examples
- The lawyer presented proof of the defendant’s whereabouts during the crime.
- Mathematical proof is essential to verify the correctness of theorems.
- She needed proof of purchase to return the item.
Meaning
Proof is something that demonstrates the truth or validity of something, often used in legal, scientific, or mathematical contexts.
Synonyms
- evidence
- verification
- testimony
- confirmation
