PROOF Synonyms
There are 30 hypernyms of the word proof. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PROOF
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substantiation | nounn | |||||||
noun • additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct • the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something | ||||||||
validation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something • the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof | ||||||||
attestation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the action of bearing witness • the evidence by which something is attested | ||||||||
confirmation | nounn | |||||||
noun • additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct • information that confirms or verifies • making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it • a ceremony held in the synagogue (usually at Pentecost) to admit as adult members of the Jewish community young men and women who have successfully completed a course of study in Judaism • a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church | ||||||||
corroboration | nounn | |||||||
noun • confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence | ||||||||
evidence | nounn | |||||||
noun • your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief • an indication that makes something evident • (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved verb • provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes • provide evidence for • give evidence | ||||||||
support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
testimony | nounn | |||||||
noun • a solemn statement made under oath • an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact • something that serves as evidence | ||||||||
verification | nounn | |||||||
noun • additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct • (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement | ||||||||
proofread | verbv | |||||||
verb • read for errors | ||||||||
cogent evidence | nounn | |||||||
noun • any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something | ||||||||
test copy | nounn | |||||||
noun • (printing) an impression made to check for errors | ||||||||
trial impression | nounn | |||||||
noun • (printing) an impression made to check for errors |