Proofing vs. Proving — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Proofing and Proving
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Proofing
The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true.
Proving
To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence
The novel proves that the essayist can write in more than one genre. The storm proved him to be wrong in his prediction.
Proofing
The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions.
Proving
To demonstrate the reality of (something)
He proved his strength by doing 50 pushups.
Proofing
A statement or argument used in such a validation.
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Proving
To show (oneself) to be what is specified or to have a certain characteristic
Proved herself to be a formidable debater.
Proved herself to be worthy of the task.
Proofing
Convincing or persuasive demonstration
Was asked for proof of his identity.
An employment history that was proof of her dependability.
Proving
To establish by the required amount of evidence
Proved his case in court.
Proofing
The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence.
Proving
To establish the authenticity of (a will).
Proofing
Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial
Put one's beliefs to the proof.
Proving
To demonstrate the validity of (a hypothesis or proposition).
Proofing
The establishment of the truth or falsity of an allegation by evidence.
Proving
To verify (the result of a calculation).
Proofing
The evidence offered in support of or in contravention of an allegation.
Proving
To subject (a gun, for instance) to a test.
Proofing
The alcoholic strength of a liquor, expressed by a number that is twice the percentage by volume of alcohol present.
Proving
(Printing) To make a sample impression of (type); proof.
Proofing
A trial sheet of printed material that is made to be checked and corrected. Also called proof sheet.
Proving
(Archaic) To find out or learn (something) through experience.
Proofing
A trial impression of a plate, stone, or block taken at any of various stages in engraving.
Proving
To be shown to be such; turn out
A theory that proved impractical in practice.
A schedule that proved to be too demanding.
Proofing
A trial photographic print.
Proving
Present participle of prove
Proofing
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.
Proving
(homeopathy) Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
A book of provings
Proofing
(Archaic) Proven impenetrability
"I was clothed in Armor of proof" (John Bunyan).
Proofing
Fully or successfully resistant; impervious. Often used in combination
Waterproof watches.
A fireproof cellar door.
Proofing
Of standard alcoholic strength
Proof liquor.
Proofing
Used to proofread or correct typeset copy
A proof copy of the manuscript.
Proofing
To make a trial impression of (printed or engraved matter).
Proofing
To proofread (copy).
Proofing
To activate (dormant dry yeast) by adding water.
Proofing
To work (dough) into proper lightness.
Proofing
To treat so as to make resistant
Proof a fabric against shrinkage.
Proofing
(Printing) To proofread.
Proofing
To become properly light for cooking
The batter proofed overnight.
Proofing
A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.
Bulk fermentation
Proofing
Present participle of proof
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