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- [proov]
- /pruv/
- /ˈpruːvə /
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- [proov]
- /pruv/
Definitions of prover word
- verb with object prover to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim. 1
- verb with object prover Law. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate. 1
- verb with object prover to give demonstration of by action. 1
- verb with object prover to subject to a test, experiment, comparison, analysis, or the like, to determine quality, amount, acceptability, characteristics, etc.: to prove ore. 1
- verb with object prover to show (oneself) to have the character or ability expected of one, especially through one's actions. 1
- verb with object prover Mathematics. to verify the correctness or validity of by mathematical demonstration or arithmetical proof. 1
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Origin of prover
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English proven < Old French prover < Latin probāre to try, test, prove, approve, derivative of probus good. See probity
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Parts of speech for Prover
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prover popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
prover usage trend in Literature
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verb with object prover
- improver — a person or thing that improves.
Top questions with prover
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