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    proof
    /pruːf/

    noun

    • 1. evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement: "you will be asked to give proof of your identity" Similar evidenceverificationcorroborationauthentication
    • 2. a trial impression of a page, taken from type or film and used for making corrections before final printing. Similar page proofgalley proofgalleypull

    adjective

    • 1. able to withstand something damaging; resistant: "the marine battle armour was proof against most weapons"
    • 2. denoting a trial impression of a page or printed work: "a proof copy is sent up for checking"

    verb

    • 1. make (fabric) waterproof: "if you are using a piece of lightweight canvas it will be necessary to proof the fabric when complete"
    • 2. make a proof of (a printed work, engraving, etc.): "proof each plate and print it on acetate first"

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