written proof
UK: /ˈrɪtən ˈpruːf/
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Definition of written proof - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
documentswritten document that clearly shows something is true or really happened
  • The landlord asked for written proof that he had paid the rent.
documentation evidence record
2.
mathematicsTECH.written mathematical argument showing a statement is trueTECH.
  • Her written proof established the theorem clearly.
argument demonstration derivation
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Expressions with written

have one's name written all overv.
be very typical of someone, especially for a crime or plan
This mess has your name written all over it!
it's written on the wallexp.
something is obvious or inevitable
It's written on the wall that the team will lose this season.
written all over itadj.
showing clear signs of something
The project had failure written all over it from the start.
written all over one's faceadj.
showing emotions clearly and visibly
Her excitement was written all over her face.
written in graniteadj.
firmly established and unlikely to change
His beliefs are written in granite and won't be swayed.
written in stoneadj.
fixed and unchangeable
The rules were not written in stone, so they could be adjusted.

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.
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.
proof of paymentn.
evidence showing a payment was made
The receipt serves as proof of payment.

Terms related to written proof

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approvalapproveattestationcertificatecertificationconfirmconfirmationconfirmatorycopywritercopywritingdisapprovaldisapprove

Terms with written proof included in their meaning

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documentationn.
record keeping
written or digital files used for guidance, reference or proof
return receiptn.
postal service
written proof that mailed item reached the person it was sent to
receiptv.
financial transaction
provide written proof of payment
aff.abbr.
abr: affidavit
written statement used as legal proof in court

Examples of written proof in a sentence

  • She kept the letter as written proof that the agreement had been canceled.
  • The referee checked the written proof for every logical step.
  • His written proof used induction to justify the formula.

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  1. French:preuve écrite, démonstration écrite, ...
  2. German:schriftlicher Nachweis, Beweis, ...
  3. Italian:prova scritta, dimostrazione scritta, ...
  4. Spanish:prueba escrita, demostración escrita, ...
  5. Portuguese:prova escrita, demonstração escrita, ...
  6. Chinese:书面证明, 文字证明, ...
  7. Japanese:書面による証拠, 証明, ...
  8. Arabic:دَلِيل مَكْتُوب, بُرْهان مَكْتوب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹכָחָה בִּכְתָב, הוֹכָחָה כְּתוּבָה, ...
  10. Russian:письменное доказательство, доказательство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:письмовий доказ, письмове доведення, ...
  12. Hindi:लिखित प्रमाण, ...

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