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proofs
[/pruːfs/]
noun
provas
1.
Evidence or facts that establish the truth of something
The detective gathered proofs to solve the case.
O detetive reuniu provas para resolver o caso.
2.
Test copies of printed material before final production
The publisher sent proofs of the book to the author for review.
A editora enviou provas do livro ao autor para revisão.
3.
Mathematical or logical demonstrations
The student presented three different proofs for the theorem.
O aluno apresentou três provas diferentes para o teorema.
4.
Alcoholic strength or potency of liquor
This whiskey is 100 proofs.
Este uísque é 100 graus de prova.
Synonyms
evidence
testimony
verification
confirmation
substantiation
Antonyms
disproof
refutation
denial
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
provas
Most common usage for evidence and test copies
Portugal
provas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used for academic exams
General Brazilian
comprovantes
Alternative for documents serving as proof
Related Idioms & Phrases
the proof is in the pudding
put it to the proof
burden of proof
proof positive
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