proof

• Beschreibt etwas, das einer bestimmten Einwirkung standhalten oder widerstehen kann, oder das als Beweis dient.

Describes something that is able to withstand or resist a specified thing, or serves as evidence.

1. Resistant or imperviousB2formal

   Having the ability to resist or withstand something, often used in compounds.

   Widerstandsfähig oder undurchlässig

   • This jacket is waterproof, so you can wear it in the rain.
   • The building is fireproof and earthquake-proof.
   • The new material is bulletproof and very durable.

   Synonymeimmuneimpermeableimperviousrepellentresistant

• Substantiv, das einen Beweis, eine Bestätigung oder ein Argument bezeichnet, das die Wahrheit oder Gültigkeit einer Tatsache, Aussage oder Behauptung belegt.

A noun referring to evidence or argument that establishes the truth or validity of a fact, statement, or claim.

1. B1formal

   Evidence or argument establishing a fact or truth.

   Beweis

   • The detective found proof of the suspect's guilt.
   • She provided proof of her identity with a passport.
   • There is no scientific proof for that claim.

   Synonymeconfirmationdocumentationevidencesubstantiationtestimonyverification

   Antonymecontradictiondisproofrefutation

2. VerificationB1formal

   A test or demonstration to show that something is true or valid.

   Beweis

   • The experiment served as proof of the theory.
   • He offered his work as proof of his skills.
   • The document is proof of ownership.

   Synonymeconfirmationcorroborationdemonstrationevidencesubstantiationtestimonyvalidationverification

   Antonymedisprooffalsificationrefutation

3. MathematicsB2formalscientific

   A logical sequence of statements demonstrating the truth of a mathematical proposition.

   Beweis

   • The mathematician wrote a rigorous proof for the theorem.
   • Students must learn how to construct a geometric proof.
   • The proof of the equation took several pages.

   Synonymeargumentdemonstrationderivationvalidationverification

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas wasserdicht, widerstandsfähig oder sicher gemacht wird; außerdem bedeutet es, einen Text oder ein Design auf Fehler zu prüfen und zu korrigieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something resistant or impervious, or to check and correct errors in a text or design.

1. Make waterproofB2formal

   To treat a material or surface to make it resistant to water or other elements.

   Wasserfest machen

   • They proofed the tent before the camping trip.
   • The jacket is proofed against heavy rain.
   • We need to proof the roof to prevent leaks.

   Synonymesealwaterproofweatherproof

2. ProofreadB2formal

   To read and correct a text for errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

   Korrekturlesen

   • She proofed the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
   • Please proof your essay for any mistakes.
   • The editor proofed the article for typos.

   Synonymecheckcopyeditcorrecteditgo throughproofreadredlinerevise