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n. confirmation of a fact by evidence. In a trial, proof is what ...
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A sample image intended to be used for the purpose of selecting a final image. Proof prints are often stamped with the word "proof" on the face of the image to identify them as proofs and so [..]
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Test sheet made to reveal errors or flaws, predict results on press and record how a printing job is intended to appear when finished.
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See Uncorrected Proof.
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1834, "to test," from proof (n.). From 1950 as short for proofread (v.). Related: Proofed; proofing.
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early 13c., preove "evidence to establish the fact of (something)," from Anglo-French preove, Old French prueve "proof, test, experience" (13c., Modern French preuve), from Late La [..]
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To allow yeast dough to rise before baking. Or to dissolve yeast in a warm liquid and set it in a warm place for 5 to 10 minutes until it expands and becomes bubbly.
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Proof is a printing term applied to all individual impressions made before work on a printing plate or block is completed, in order to check progress of the image
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Factual evidence that helps to establish that an event occurred or a statement is true. When someone is accused of a crime, the government must prove every element, or aspect, of the crime, such as wh [..]
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any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it" make or take a proof of, such as [..]
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A term generally applied to all individual impressions pulled prior to the printing of the published edition. These impressions are made to test the progress of the image for inking and printability o [..]
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a way of showing that what is said is true
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general description of any kind of check of accuracy and quality control of a book’s content; might be used of typesetting (when normally takes the form of a photocopy), of the reproduction of illustr [..]
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 strength of manhood.
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Proof is the amount of time that a baking product is allowed to rise after it has been shaped and placed in or on the proper pan. Generally speaking, most baked goods proof until they have doubled in [..]
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"First proofs of a book (see also galleys) are provided by the printer for the author’s correction and the publisher’s scrutiny. Revised proofs are the intermediate stage either to final proofs.. [..]
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An impression of composed type and illustrations made for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the layout, type and coluor.
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Definition Evidence that substantiates a claim.
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Establishing a proposition or theoretical point as being true. However, even a valid argument cannot truly be proven if its underlying premise is false. All Buicks are cars. I have a car. Therefore, m [..]
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In printing, a trial impression made from metal type, plates, photographic film, or magnetic tape or disk, for inspection and correction at the various stages of composition. Proofs of textual matter [..]
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[alteration of Middle English preove, from Old French preuve, from Late Latin proba, from Latin probare to prove] 1 : the effect of evidence sufficient to persuade a reasonable person that a ...
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Any early copy of to-be-reproduced material produced as a means of checking for typos or other similar errors, as well as positional errors, layout problems, and color aspects.
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A term from logic and mathematics describing an argument from premise to conclusion using strictly logical principles. In mathematics, theorems or propositions are established by logical arguments fro [..]
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a copy obtained from inked type, plate, block or screen for checking purposes.
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Copy of a laid-out page ready to be corrected.
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A copy of a page which has been typeset ready for printing, provided to editors, sub-editors or proof readers to correct errors or make final changes before the printing presses start production.
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  a.) The process of carefully examining the content of a document to ensure accuracy. b.) A printed hard copy of a page provided to the customer for their approval.
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A printed sample of work to be checked for errors in text, positioning or quality of colour reproduction.
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Printed test version of material for checking and correction. Proofs are produced for different purposes – Cromalin
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Copy of a laid-out page ready to be corrected.
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A page that needs checking before publication
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Copy of a laid-out page ready to be corrected.
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A term from logic and mathematics describing an argument from premise to conclusion using strictly logical principles. In mathematics, theorems or propositions are established by logical arguments fro [..]
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A measure of ethanol concentration of an alcoholic beverage; proof is double the concentration by volume; for example, 50 percent by volume is 100 proof.
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Proof refers to the evidence, or the act of assembling evidence, or the presentation of argued evidence, in order to establish a fact, the veracity of an event or logical proposition, or the cause of [..]
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Measure of a liquor's strength. The percentage of alcohol in a liquor can be determined by dividing its proof in half.
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A term used to indicate the amount of alcohol in Jamaican liquor or other Jamaican spirits. This means also to dissolve yeast in a warm liquid (sometimes with a small amount of sugar) and set it aside in a warm place. This technique proves that the yeast is alive and active and therefore capable of leavening a Jamaican bread or other Jamaican baked [..]
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To allow a yeast dough to rise before baking. Also a term that indicates the amount of alcohol in a distilled liquor.
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The process of adding yeast to warm water or milk.
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To test yeast to be sure it is alive and active. Dissolve the yeast in warm liquid with a little sugar or honey.Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.If the yeast is alive it will foam and bubble up.
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To dissolve yeast in warm water to prove that the yeast is alive, active, and capable of leavening dough for baking.
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(n) any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something(n) a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it(n) a measure of al [..]
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Protected Online Filing
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A printed sheet to be examined and approved before it is finally printed. The first proof is that which contains all the workman’s errors; when these are corrected the impression next taken i [..]
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Evidence or reasoning so strong or certain as to demonstrate the truth or acceptability of a conclusion beyond a reasonable doubt. How strong evidence or reasoning have to be to demonstrate what they [..]
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Test sheet made to reveal errors or flaws, predict results, and record how a printing job is intended to appear.
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Test sheet made to reveal errors or flaws, predict results on press, and record how a printing job is intended to appear when finished.
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So constructed, protected or treated that successful operation of the apparatus is not interfered with when subjected to the specified material or condition.
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n. constancia, prueba(s), comprobante, evidencia
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a convincing argument
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A paper rendering for the purpose of checking the quality and accuracy of the material to be printed.
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A sample image intended for the purpose of ensuring that the monitor and printer are calibrated correctly. If a digital image includes a watermark it may be also considered to be a proof.
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a measure of how much alcohol (ethanol) is contained in an alcoholic beverage. The alcoholic proof is defined as twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV)
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The alcohol content of spirits.
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An American system for measuring alcohol content by volume. 80 proof equals 40% alcohol by volume (ABV).
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Amount of alcohol content in a spirit.
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The alcohol content of distilled liquor. Equal to 2 times the percentage of alcohol. For example, 100 proof equal 50% alcohol content.
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The measure of the strength of the alcohol. One (degree) proof equals one-half of one percent of alcohol. For example, 100 proof equals 50% alcohol.
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Refers to the alcohol content of a beverage. In the United States, proof represents twice the alcohol content as a percentage of volume. Thus, a 100 proof beverage is 50% alcohol by volume and a 150 p [..]
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A measure of alcoholic content equal to double the percentage, i.e. 68% = 136 proof.
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to allow a yeast mixture to rise in a warm, dry place. Also, to test yeast for potency.
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to allow a yeast mixture to rise in a warm, dry place. Also, to test yeast for potency.
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To let yeast dough rise.
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A term used to indicate the amount of alcohol in liquor or other spirits. In the United States, proof is exactly twice the percentage of alcohol. Therefore, a bottle of liquor labeled "86 Proof&q [..]
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To dissolve yeast in a warm liquid (sometimes with a small amount of sugar) and set it aside in a warm place for 5 to 10 minutes until it swells and becomes bubbly. This technique proves that the yeas [..]
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healthcare provider documentation or lab results that show that the person has already been vaccinated against the disease or has had the disease in the past
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Either evidence of something or a formal hearing of evidence in a civil case of children’s hearing court.
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In addition to its general meaning, this word has the formal sense of a hearing of a case by a judge at which evidence is led orally or by affidavit.
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That which establishes the existence or non-existence of an alleged fact.
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An interpretation of evidence that provides a good reason for listeners to agree with the speaker.
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An impression of composed type and illustrations made for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the layout, type and color.
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The alcohol content of a beverage. In the United States, proof represents twice the alcohol content as a percentage of volume. Thus, a 100 proof beverage is 50% alcohol by volume and a 150 proof bever [..]
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beverage with standard amount of alcohol.
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A mathematical derivation from axioms, often in principle in the form of a sequence of equations, each derived by a standard rule from the one above.
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Test sheet made to reveal errors or flaws, predict results on press and record how a printing job is intended to appear when finished. Soft Proof ‹ proof for content via a digital file such as pdf, jpeg, etc. This is for non-color critical proofing. Press Proof ‹ proof for content and color via a printed copy. This method is usually recommended for [..]
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a test impression of an engraving, etching, or other print form
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Impressions pulled before the printing of the edition in which the development of the image is tracked and various inks, colors, papers, and other variables are tested.
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Test sheet made to reveal errors or flaws, predict results from the printer and record how a printing job is intended to appear when finished.
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Impression from composed type or blocks, taken for checking and correction, from a lithographic plate to check accuracy of layout, type matter, tone and color reproduction.
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Impression of type or artwork on paper to allow the correctness and quality of the material to be checked.
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is an impression taken at any stage in the making of a print edition. Proofs are generally produced outside of the numbered edition. These include the bon á tirer
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A test copy, used to make corrections before a final printing.
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Impression from composed type or blocks, taken for checking and correction, from a lithographic plate to check accuracy of layout, type matter, tone and color reproduction.
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An impression of composed type and illustrations made for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the layout, type and color.
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Impression from composed type or blocks, taken for checking and correction, from a lithographic plate to check accuracy of layout, type matter, tone and color reproduction.
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The process of proving a gun safe for use, usually done by firing a special test cartridge which will apply at least 30% more pressure to the gun than its quoted limit. In the UK this work is carried [..]
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lang=en 1600s=1678 * '''1678''' — . ''''. *: So they did; and when they came there, they harnessed him from head to foot with what was of proof, lest, perhaps, he should meet with assaults in the w [..]
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