direct proof
dɪˈrɛkt pruːf
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Definition of direct proof - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.method proving a statement using established factsTECH.
  • The theorem was solved using a direct proof.
  • He demonstrated the concept with a direct proof.
  • A direct proof was necessary to validate the equation.
logical proof
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Expressions with direct

direct hitn.
action or statement with immediate powerful effect
Her comment was a direct hit on his ego.
direct linen.
phone connection without intermediaries
She called the manager on his direct line.
direct responsen.
immediate reaction to a stimulus or action
The joke received a direct response from the audience..
in a direct lineadv.
moving straight from one point to another
The road runs in a direct line to the city.
as a direct result ofadv.
because something happened right after another event
He lost his job as a direct result of the mistake.
come direct fromv.
arrive straight from a place or source without stops
These apples come direct from the farm.

Expressions with proof

living proofn.
someone or something that clearly demonstrates a fact or quality
She is living proof that hard work pays off..
proof positiven.
definitive evidence leaving no room for doubt
The DNA results were proof positive of his innocence.
proof of the puddingn.
the effectiveness of something tested
The proof of the pudding will be seen in the project's results.
the proof is in the puddingexp.
a real value is shown when something is tested or used
You say it's a great plan, but the proof is in the pudding.
draft-proofadj.
stopping cold air from coming in through gaps
We installed draft-proof windows in the living room.
proof of purchasen.
document showing a transaction occurred
Keep your proof of purchase for any returns.
written proofn.
written document that clearly shows something is true or really happened
The landlord asked for written proof that he had paid the rent.
dishwasher proofadj.
safe for cleaning in a dishwasher
This mug is dishwasher proof.
frost-proofadj.
not damaged by freezing temperatures
These pipes are frost-proof and safe for winter.
proof enoughn.
evidence that is enough to show something is true
Her confession was proof enough of her guilt.

Terms related to direct proof

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directiondirectionaldirectlydirectorargumentaxiomcorollaryinferencelemmapropositionreasoningtheorem

Terms with direct proof included in their meaning

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circumstantial evidencen.
legal evidence
evidence that suggests something happened without direct proof
best evidencen.
legal
original document or most direct proof preferred in court cases

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  1. French:preuve directe, ...
  2. German:direkter Beweis, ...
  3. Italian:dimostrazione diretta, ...
  4. Spanish:demostración directa, ...
  5. Portuguese:demonstração direta, ...
  6. Chinese:直接证明, ...
  7. Japanese:直接証明, ...
  8. Arabic:بُرْهان مُبَاشِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹכָחָה יְשִׁירָה, ...
  10. Russian:прямое доказательство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пряме доведення, ...
  12. Hindi:डायरेक्ट प्रूफ, ...
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