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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