ALL meanings of proofing
proof·ing
P p - noun proofing evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth. 1
- noun proofing anything serving as such evidence: What proof do you have? 1
- noun proofing the act of testing or making trial of anything; test; trial: to put a thing to the proof. 1
- noun proofing the establishment of the truth of anything; demonstration. 1
- noun proofing Law. (in judicial proceedings) evidence having probative weight. 1
- noun proofing the effect of evidence in convincing the mind. 1
- noun proofing an arithmetical operation serving to check the correctness of a calculation. 1
- noun proofing Mathematics, Logic. a sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to a valid conclusion. 1
- noun proofing a test to determine the quality, durability, etc., of materials used in manufacture. 1
- noun proofing Distilling. the arbitrary standard strength, as of an alcoholic liquor. strength with reference to this standard: “100 proof” signifies a proof spirit, usually 50% alcohol. 1
- noun proofing Photography. a trial print from a negative. 1
- noun proofing Printing. a trial impression, as of composed type, taken to correct errors and make alterations. one of a number of early and superior impressions taken before the printing of the ordinary issue: to pull a proof. 1
- noun proofing (in printmaking) an impression taken from a plate or the like to show the quality or condition of work during the process of execution; a print pulled for examination while working on a plate, block, stone, etc. 1
- noun proofing Numismatics. one of a limited number of coins of a new issue struck from polished dies on a blank having a polished or matte surface. 1
- noun proofing the state of having been tested and approved. 1
- noun proofing proved strength, as of armor. 1
- noun proofing Scots Law. the trial of a case by a judge alone, without a jury. 1
- adjective proofing able to withstand; successful in not being overcome: proof against temptation. 1
- adjective proofing impenetrable, impervious, or invulnerable: proof against outside temperature changes. 1
- adjective proofing used for testing or proving; serving as proof. 1
- adjective proofing of standard strength, as an alcoholic liquor. 1
- adjective proofing of tested or proven strength or quality: proof armor. 1
- adjective proofing noting pieces of pure gold and silver that the U.S. assay and mint offices use as standards. 1
- verb with object proofing to test; examine for flaws, errors, etc.; check against a standard or standards. 1
- verb with object proofing Printing. prove (def 7). 1
- verb with object proofing to proofread. 1
- verb with object proofing to treat or coat for the purpose of rendering resistant to deterioration, damage, etc. (often used in combination): to proof a house against termites; to shrink-proof a shirt. 1
- verb with object proofing Cookery. to test the effectiveness of (yeast), as by combining with warm water so that a bubbling action occurs. to cause (especially bread dough) to rise due to the addition of baker's yeast or other leavening. 1