proofs

Logic class assignments

Proofs is the plural of proof—evidence establishing truth or validity.

In publishing, proofs are preliminary printed pages checked for errors before final publication: The author reviewed the proofs and found three typos.

In mathematics, proofs are logical demonstrations that a proposition must be true.

In photography, proofs are test prints for selection.

To proof something is to check it: She proofed the document before sending.

mathematics

theorem

Demonstrated logical conclusion

  • lemmaBase form, or helper theorem
  • corollaryLogical natural consequence
  • axiomSelf-evident starting principle

conjecture · postulate · proposition · deduction · induction · QED · derivation · rigor · demonstration · validity

discretemath

logic

Science of valid reasoning

relations · functions · combinatorics · enumeration · algorithms · cryptography · probability · implications · recursion

printing

galley

Onboard food preparation area

revisions · blueline · press · publication · manuscript · editor · layout · pagination · typo · errata

evidence

exhibit

Item publicly displayed

forensics · documentation · corroborate · substantiate · authenticate · incriminating · exculpatory · deposition · probative · circumstantial

baking

yeast

Fermenting fungus

sourdough · underproofed · gluten · boule · artisanal · crust · kneading · hydration · autolyse · levain

verification

authentication

Confirming genuine identity

screening · inspection · examination · checking · audit · credentials · identity · documents · forgery · watermark

alcohol

ABV

Ethanol percentage measure

potency · whiskey · vodka · rum · gin · bourbon · tequila · brandy · liqueur · overproof

photography

darkroom

Film processing chamber

developer · studio · retouching · preview

Categories
Opposites
evidential status

proofsdisproofs

Evidence invalidating claims

disproof · contradictions · refutations · assumptions · conjectures

logical validity

proofsfallacies

Invalid logical arguments

errors · mistakes · flaws · sophisms · non sequiturs

Phrases
Family

proof, waterproof, foolproof, soundproof, fireproof, proofread, reproof, proofreader, bulletproof

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