proof (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /pruːf/
Definition
Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
Examples
The DNA evidence provided irrefutable proof of his innocence.
She presented a signed contract as proof of their agreement.
We need more proof before we can accuse him of anything.
How to Use proof
- proof of (prepositional phrase)
- Evidence that shows something is true. — "He showed his ID as proof of his identity."
- irrefutable proof (collocation)
- Evidence that cannot be denied or disproved. — "The scientific study provided irrefutable proof of the drug's effectiveness."
- burden of proof (collocation)
- The obligation to prove one's assertion in a legal or logical context. — "In most legal systems, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution."
- proofread (phrasal verb)
- To read and mark any errors in a text. — "I need to proofread this essay before submitting it."
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