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information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something
a logical argument composed of a series of steps, each following from the previous, demonstrating that a statement is true
the act or process of testing or verifying the truth of something through evidence or argument
a preliminary photographic print made from a negative to check composition, exposure, or quality before producing the final image
a test impression made to check for errors before final production
a scale for measuring the strength of alcoholic beverages
What is "proof"?
Proof refers to a unit of measurement indicating the alcoholic strength of a beverage, particularly distilled spirits like whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin. In the United States, proof is defined as twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV). For example, a beverage with 40% ABV would be considered 80 proof. Historically, the term "proof" originated in the United Kingdom, where it showed the alcohol content of spirits in relation to the amount of gunpowder that could still catch fire when soaked in the spirit. Today, it serves as a standard measure of alcohol strength, with 100 proof being typical for many spirits.
to read written material carefully to detect and correct errors
to make resistant or impervious to harm or damage
to allow dough to rise, often by mixing with water, sugar, or milk
to knead or manipulate dough to reach the proper lightness or texture
to make a trial or sample version of something, such as a photographic negative, etching, or typeset
(used as a compound adjective or a suffix) capable of enduring a specific type of damage, condition, or test
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