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proof

Meaning of proof

facts or information that show something is true

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British English/pruːf/
American English/pruːf/
Russian transcription[dəkɐˈzatʲɪlʲstvə]
proof
proof - доказательство
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proof with Russian translation

proof usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Чек — это доказательство того, что я заплатил.

The receipt is proof that I paid.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они попросили доказательство, прежде чем одобрить запрос.

They asked for proof before approving the request.

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proof belongs to the topic "Top 2500, Documents and Paperwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

proofдоказательство
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

proof synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between proof / evidence / test / sign / verification

🇬🇧English
proof

доказательство — facts or information that show something is true

B1Often

The receipt is proof that I paid.

Чек — это доказательство того, что я заплатил.

P
🇬🇧English
proof

the strongest and most direct form of showing something is true

B2Very Often

The video was proof that he was at the meeting.

Видео было доказательством того, что он был на собрании.

E
🇬🇧English
evidence

facts or information that support a belief, claim, or conclusion

B2Very Often

The police found evidence linking the suspect to the crime.

Полиция нашла доказательства, связывающие подозреваемого с преступлением.

T
🇬🇧English
test

an examination or trial used to see if something works or is true

B2Often

This test gave us proof that the new medicine works.

Это испытание дало нам доказательство, что новое лекарство работает.

S
🇬🇧English
sign

something that shows or suggests something, but is usually not conclusive proof

B2Very Often

Dark clouds were a sign of rain, but not proof of it.

Тёмные облака были признаком дождя, но не доказательством.

V
🇬🇧English
verification

the act of checking that something is true, correct, or real

B2Often

We need verification before we can accept the proof as valid.

Нам нужна проверка, прежде чем мы сможем принять доказательство как действительное.

C
🇬🇧English
confirmation

extra information that makes something certain or accepted as true

B2Very Often

We received confirmation that the proof was correct.

Мы получили подтверждение, что доказательство было верным.

V
🇬🇧English
validation

proof that something is acceptable, correct, or worthwhile, often after checking

B2Often

The results provided validation for the proof method.

Результаты дали подтверждение правильности метода доказательства.

C
🇬🇧English
corroboration

supporting evidence that makes an account or claim more believable

B2Rarely

Witnesses gave corroboration for the proof presented in court.

Свидетели подкрепили доказательства, представленные в суде.

D
🇬🇧English
documentation

written records or papers that support, explain, or prove something

B2Very Often

The documentation served as proof of ownership.

Документы послужили доказательством права собственности.

T
🇬🇧English
testimony

a spoken or written statement from a witness or person with experience

B2Often

Her testimony became proof in the investigation.

Её показания стали доказательством в расследовании.

A
🇬🇧English
argument

reasons or points used to persuade someone, not direct proof itself

B2Very Often

His argument was strong, but it was not proof.

Его довод был сильным, но это не было доказательством.

D
🇬🇧English
demonstration

a clear showing or practical example that something is true or works

B2Often

The experiment was a demonstration of the proof principle.

Эксперимент был наглядной демонстрацией принципа доказательства.

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How to pronounce proof and what this word means

proof translation: доказательство. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce proof

/pruːf/

proof translation

доказательство

proof examples

The receipt is proof that I paid.

proof transcription

/pruːf/, /pruːf/

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proof meaning: what does it mean?

facts or information that show something is true

proof pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

proof is pronounced as /pruːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

proof definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The receipt is proof that I paid. Translation: Чек — это доказательство того, что я заплатил.

Is proof part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?

Yes, proof (доказательство) can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is proof part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, proof (доказательство) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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