proof
US /pruf/
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
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 receiptto display, demonstrate, or exhibit regarding proof of purchase receipt
- Medium provide documentary proof of incometo supply or make available regarding documentary proof of income
- Hard irrefutable scientific proof accepted by academiadescribing irrefutable scientific proof accepted by academia (impossible to deny or disprove)
- Very Hard the proof of the pudding is in the eatingreferring to the proof of the pudding is in the eating
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.