How do you use "proof" in a sentence?

Do you have any proof that he was involved? The mathematical proof took three pages to complete. This watch is water-resistant but not completely proof against water.

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Q: What does "proof" mean?

Evidence establishing a fact; protected against something Proof is evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement. In mathematics, it refers to a sequence of logical steps demonstrating a theorem is true. The word can also describe the strength of alcoholic drinks or mean protected against something, as in 'waterproof' or 'fireproof.'

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Meaning: Evidence establishing a fact; protected against something

证据，证明；（酒精的）度数

prueba, evidencia; (de alcohol) graduación

証拠、証明；（アルコールの）度数

증거, 증명; (알코올의) 도수

Proof is evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement. In mathematics, it refers to a sequence of logical steps demonstrating a theorem is true. The word can also describe the strength of alcoholic drinks or mean protected against something, as in 'waterproof' or 'fireproof.'

proof是确立事实或陈述真实性的证据或论证。在数学中，它指的是证明定理为真的一系列逻辑步骤。这个词也可以描述酒精饮料的强度，或意味着防止某物，如'waterproof（防水）'或'fireproof（防火）'。

Proof es evidencia o argumento que establece un hecho o la verdad de una declaración. En matemáticas, se refiere a una secuencia de pasos lógicos que demuestran que un teorema es verdadero. La palabra también puede describir la graduación alcohólica de bebidas o significar protegido contra algo, como en 'waterproof' o 'fireproof.'

proofは、事実や陳述の真実を確立する証拠または議論です。数学では、定理が真であることを示す論理的なステップの連続を指します。この単語はアルコール飲料の強さを説明したり、「waterproof（防水）」や「fireproof（耐火）」のように何かから保護されていることを意味したりもします。

Proof는 사실이나 진술의 진위를 입증하는 증거나 논증입니다. 수학에서는 정리가 참임을 보여주는 논리적 단계의 연속을 뜻합니다. 이 단어는 또한 알코올 음료의 도수를 나타내거나, 'waterproof(방수)'나 'fireproof(방화)' 등에서처럼 무언가에 대한 보호를 의미할 수도 있습니다.

Examples

Do you have any proof that he was involved?
你有任何证据证明他参与了吗？
¿Tienes alguna prueba de que él estuvo involucrado?
彼が関与していた証拠はありますか？
그가 관련되었다는 증거가 있습니까?
The mathematical proof took three pages to complete.
这个数学证明花了三页才完成。
La demostración matemática tomó tres páginas en completarse.
その数学的証明は完成するのに3ページかかりました。
그 수학적 증명을 완성하는 데 3페이지가 걸렸습니다.
This watch is water-resistant but not completely proof against water.
这块手表防水但不是完全防水的。
Este reloj es resistente al agua pero no completamente a prueba de agua.
この時計は耐水性がありますが、完全な防水ではありません。
이 시계는 방수 기능이 있지만 완전 방수는 아닙니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'proeve' meaning 'proof, test', from Late Latin 'proba' (a proof), from Latin 'probare' (to test, prove). Related to 'prove', 'probe', 'probable', and 'probation'. The adjective sense (as in 'waterproof') appeared later.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal