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proof

US /pruf/

noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please bring proof of purchase if you want to return an item.

Word Family

NounNoun
proof gốc
VerbVerb
proof gốc prove
AdjectiveAdj
proof gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • evidenceyour basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
  • testimonya solemn statement made under oath
  • confirmationadditional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

Collocations

  • Easy show proof of purchase receipt
    to display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding proof of purchase receipt
  • Medium provide documentary proof of income
    to supply or make available regarding documentary proof of income
  • Hard irrefutable scientific proof accepted by academia
    describing irrefutable scientific proof accepted by academia (impossible to deny or disprove)
  • Very Hard the proof of the pudding is in the eating
    referring to the proof of the pudding is in the eating

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