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Definition of: prove
(pr
v) v. proved, proved or prov·en, prov·ing v.t.
1. To show to be true or genuine, as by evidence or argument.
2. To determine the quality or genuineness of; test: to prove a gun.
3. To establish the authenticity or validity of, as a will.
4. Math. To verify the accuracy of (a calculation or demonstration) by an independent process.
5. Printing To take a proof of or from.
6. Archaic To learn by experience; undergo.
—v.i.
7. To be shown to be by the result or outcome; turn out to be: His hopes proved vain.
8. Archaic To make trial. See synonyms under CONFIRM. [OF prouver <L probare test, try. Doublet of PROBE]
—prov′a·ble adjective
—prov′er noun
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