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PROOFING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Proofing.

Proofing - as a noun

Any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

Example: "If you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cogent evidence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evidencegrounds
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
argumentstatement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)

(printing) an impression made to check for errors

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
test copytrial impression
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impressionprinting
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A trial photographic print from a negative

The act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
substantiationvalidation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
determinationfinding
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Proofing - as an adjective satellite

(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand

Example: "Temptation-proof"

Proofing - as a verb

Make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset

Knead to reach proper lightness

Example: "Proof dough"

Read for errors

Example: "I should proofread my manuscripts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proofread

Activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk

Example: "Proof yeast"

Make resistant (to harm)

Example: "Proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strengthen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The proofing of the bread dough took longer than expected."
"The proofing of the documents was completed by the deadline."
"The contractor is responsible for proofing the blueprints before construction begins."
"She specializes in proofing legal documents for errors."
"The proofing of the print ads was done meticulously to avoid any mistakes."
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Word Game Points

Is PROOFING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proofing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROOFING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PROOFING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proofing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROOFING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PROOFING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proofing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROOFING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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