Proofed vs. Proved — What's the Difference?

The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true.

To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence

The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions.

To demonstrate the reality of (something)

A statement or argument used in such a validation.

To show (oneself) to be what is specified or to have a certain characteristic

Convincing or persuasive demonstration

To establish by the required amount of evidence

The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence.

To establish the authenticity of (a will).

Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial

To demonstrate the validity of (a hypothesis or proposition).

The establishment of the truth or falsity of an allegation by evidence.

To verify (the result of a calculation).

The evidence offered in support of or in contravention of an allegation.

To subject (a gun, for instance) to a test.

The alcoholic strength of a liquor, expressed by a number that is twice the percentage by volume of alcohol present.

(Printing) To make a sample impression of (type); proof.

A trial sheet of printed material that is made to be checked and corrected. Also called proof sheet.

(Archaic) To find out or learn (something) through experience.

A trial impression of a plate, stone, or block taken at any of various stages in engraving.

To be shown to be such; turn out

A trial photographic print.

Simple past tense and past participle of prove

Any of a limited number of newly minted coins or medals struck as specimens and for collectors from a new die on a polished planchet.

Established beyond doubt;

(Archaic) Proven impenetrability

Fully or successfully resistant; impervious. Often used in combination

Of standard alcoholic strength

Used to proofread or correct typeset copy

To make a trial impression of (printed or engraved matter).

To proofread (copy).

To activate (dormant dry yeast) by adding water.

To work (dough) into proper lightness.

To treat so as to make resistant

(Printing) To proofread.

To become properly light for cooking

Simple past tense and past participle of proof

Treated so as to become resistant;