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Proof
The word
proof
can mean:
originally, a test assessing the validity or quality of something.
a rigorous, compelling argument, including:
a
logical argument
or a
mathematical proof
(see also
proof theory
).
a legal proof .
a large accumulation of
scientific evidence
.
a
photograph
, print or page
layout
presented as an example for
proofreading
or approval.
alcoholic proof
, a measure of how much
ethanol
is in an
alcoholic beverage
.
proof coinage
, a
coin
made as an example of a particular strike.
Proof (play)
, a play by
David Auburn
.
Proof (movie)
, a film by Jocelyn Moorhouse .
Proof (rapper)
, a rapper and member of the group
D12
.
Yeast (baking)
yeast
or
leavening agent
, with
sugar
and
water
before making
activator
,
beer
,
bread
,
cider
,
dough
, or
wine
.
Last updated: 10-25-2005 07:20:54
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