proof

noun

ˈprüf How to pronounce proof (audio)
Definition of proofnext
as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim she presented proof that she had not cheated

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Recent Examples of proof Becoming a destination festival in less than a decade is what organizers see as proof of the genre’s influence. — Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Short-term Treasury yields bumped up Friday as investors read his speech as proof the central bank could soon raise interest rates. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Milani says the formula is waterproof, sweat-proof, and transfer-proof, with up to 16 hours of wear. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026 The city also said Walker had not provided proof that the facility was exclusively housing veterans, as permitted under the earlier court order; neighbors had instead reported raucous parties and men, women and children living there. — Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
  1. evidence
  2. testimony
  3. documentation
Noun
  • The case is nearly 30 years old, which has affected the kind of evidence presented in court.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, Duncan’s attorneys with a New Orleans nonprofit had filed a post-conviction appeal but did not have the resources to conduct a fuller investigation and uncover new evidence required to win.
    — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
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  • The memo provides a summary of the agreement between Google and Entergy, as well as summaries of testimony provided by Entergy officials in support of the contract.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The panel of 16 jurors, four of whom are alternates, heard testimony from 24 prosecution witnesses and three defense witnesses over nine days.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • Federal officials have asked MARTA for documentation showing what the transit agency does to prevent crime and make sure all passengers have paid fares.
    — Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than presenting Zumthor’s work through drawings or conventional architectural documentation, Wenders trains his camera on the people who encounter, inhabit and build these spaces, letting the buildings unfold from the inside.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of documentation

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