documentary proof
UK: /ˌdɒkjʊˈmentəri ˈpruːf/
Definition Synonyms

Definition of documentary proof - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

legalevidence in the form of written or recorded papers or files
  • You must provide documentary proof of your identity when applying.
  • The court requested documentary proof to support her compensation claim.
  • They lacked documentary proof of ownership, so the case was dismissed.
affirming corroborating supportive
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with documentary

documentary filmn.
film presenting facts about a person or event
We watched a documentary film about climate change.
documentary evidencen.
written or recorded materials used to prove facts or support claims
The lawyer presented documentary evidence to support the client's version of events.
false documentaryn.
film that mimics a documentary but is fictional
The movie was a false documentary about an alien invasion.
fictional documentaryn.
film genre mixing fiction and documentary style
The movie was a fictional documentary about a lost civilization.
documentary collectionn.
method for banks to handle export payments using shipping and payment papers
The exporter chose documentary collection instead of a letter of credit.
documentary creditn.
bank guarantee for payment upon document presentation
The exporter received payment through a documentary credit.

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 documentary proof

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
approbationapprovalapprovingapprovinglydisproofdisprovedocumentdocumentationdocumenterimproveimprovementimprover

View all translations of documentary proof

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:preuve documentaire, ...
  2. German:urkundlicher Nachweis, ...
  3. Italian:prova documentale, ...
  4. Spanish:prueba documental, ...
  5. Portuguese:prova documental, ...
  6. Chinese:书面证据, ...
  7. Japanese:書面証拠, ...
  8. Arabic:دَلِيل وَثَائِقِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְאָיָה תִּיעוּדִית, ...
  10. Russian:документальное доказательство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:документальний доказ, ...
  12. Hindi:दस्तावेज़ी सबूत, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “d”:
documentary hypothesis documentary photography documentation documentation center

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery

Helping millions of people and large organizations communicate more efficiently and precisely in all languages.
Products
Translate Text
Translate Documents
Translation in Context
Grammar Check
Synonyms
Conjugation
Free apps
Reverso for Mac/Windows
Reverso for iOS/Android
Reverso for Chrome/Edge
Offers
Reverso Premium
Reverso Corporate Translator
FAQ
|
Contact
|
About Reverso
|
Terms & Conditions
|
Privacy Settings
|
Privacy Policy
©2026 Reverso. All rights reserved.
English Chinese Dictionary|English Swedish Dictionary|English Romanian Dictionary|English Portuguese Dictionary|English Polish Dictionary|English Dutch Dictionary|English Korean Dictionary|English Japanese Dictionary|English Hebrew Dictionary|English Spanish Dictionary|English German Dictionary|English Arabic Dictionary|English Turkish Dictionary|English Russian Dictionary|English Italian Dictionary|English Ukrainian Dictionary|English French Dictionary|English Vietnamese Dictionary|English Bengali Dictionary|English Danish Dictionary|English Greek Dictionary|English Hindi Dictionary|English Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary|English Persian Dictionary|English Thai Dictionary|English Catalan Dictionary|English Czech Dictionary|English Hungarian Dictionary|English Khmer Dictionary