proof

pruːf
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Noun

1.

verification

evidence that confirms the truth of something
Beweis mNachweis mBeleg m
  • The fingerprints were proof of his presence.Die Fingerabdrücke waren der Beweis für seine Anwesenheit.
2.

evaluation

process of testing or demonstrating the quality of something
  • The new drug is still in proof..Das neue Medikament befindet sich noch in der Prüfung

Verb

1.

proofreading

tr.
check text for errors
tr.
  • She proofed the document before submission.Sie korrigierte das Dokument vor der Abgabe.
2.

waterproofing

tr.
make something resistant to water
tr.
  • They proofed the tent to withstand rain.Sie imprägnierten das Zelt, um Regen standzuhalten.
3.

baking

intr.US
allow dough to rise
intr.US
  • Let the dough proof for an hour.Lass den Teig eine Stunde gehen.

Adjective

1.

testing

used in proving or testing
  • The material is proof against extreme temperatures.Das Material ist gegenüber extremen Temperaturen sicher.
2.

water-resistant

resistant to damage by water
  • She wore a proof jacket during the rainstorm..Sie trug eine wasserdichte Jacke während des Regenschauers
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Expressions with proof: examples in English and translations in German

lebender Beweis
lebendiger Beweis
She is living proof that hard work pays off..
unwiderlegbarer Beweis
The DNA results were proof positive of his innocence.
Probe aufs Exempel
The proof of the pudding will be seen in the project's results.
der Beweis liegt im Pudding
You say it's a great plan, but the proof is in the pudding.
zugluftdicht
luftdicht
We installed draft-proof windows in the living room.
Kaufbeleg
Quittung
Keep your proof of purchase for any returns.

Images of proof

  • proof: trial print for error correction
    (printing) Probedruck
  • proof: high-quality coin strike for collectors
    (numismatics) Polierte Platte

Synonyms and analogies of proof in English

Examples of proof in a sentence

  • Her confession was the final proof needed.
  • The software is currently in proof.
  • The theory needs to go through proof.
  • The editor marked changes on the proof.
  • They sent the proof back for corrections.
  • The rum is labeled as 100 proof.

Translations of "proof" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derBeweisnm.

He presented the promissory note during the meeting as proof of debt.

Er präsentierte den Schuldschein während des Treffens als Beweis für die Schuld.

derNachweisnm.

Certified mail provides a receipt as proof of sending the document.

Einschreiben bietet eine Quittung als Nachweis für den Versand des Dokuments.

derBelegnm.

The proof of this is the way that other companies copy us.

Ein Beleg dafür ist, wenn wir von anderen Firmen kopiert werden.

dieBestätigungnf.

Their enjoyment is proof that I am doing the right thing.

Das ist die Bestätigung, dass ich das Richtige tue.

Verb
beweisenv.

You have until then to bear proof to your story.

Ihr habt bis dann, um Eure Geschichte zu beweisen.

nachweisenv.

This is not science fiction; the proof is already here.

Das ist keine Science Fiction, wie wir nachweisen werden.

Adjective
nachgewiesenadj.

The prototype had been evaluated by test games to proof the playability.

Der Prototyp wurde mittels Testspiele evaluiert und damit die Spielbarkeit nachgewiesen.

bewiesenadj.

But I've shown you proof that these creatures exist.

Aber ich habe Ihnen bewiesen, dass es die Kreaturen gibt.

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proof: Examples and translations in context

She wore his ring as proof of the eternal flame in her heart.

Sie trug seinen Ring als Beweis für die ewige Flamme in ihrem Herzen.

His achievements are the ultimate proof of determination and hard work.

Seine Leistungen sind der beste Beweis für Entschlossenheit und harte Arbeit.

Many critics see the scandal as proof of the government's moral bankruptcy.

Viele Kritiker sehen den Skandal als Beweis für den moralischen Bankrott der Regierung.

The committee accepted the verified documents as proof of his eligibility.

Der Ausschuss akzeptierte die überprüften Dokumente als Beweis für seine Berechtigung.

Neighbors suspected their quiet neighbor was a drug kingpin, but lacked proof.

Nachbarn vermuteten, ihr ruhiger Nachbar sei ein Drogenboss, hatten aber keine Beweise.

Many believe that rumor to be true, even though there is no proof.

Viele halten dieses Gerücht für wahr, obwohl es keine Beweise gibt.

I'll take his excuse with a pinch of salt until I see proof.

Ich werde seine Ausrede mit Vorsicht genießen, bis ich Beweise sehe.

Her journey from struggle to success is living proof of resilience.

Ihr Weg vom Kampf zum Erfolg ist der lebende Beweis für Resilienz.

See also:

future-proofburden of proofproof of purchaseexplosion-proof
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