proven
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɹuːvən//ˈpɹuvən/verb
Definitions
To proofread.
To make resistant, especially to water.
To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
To test the activeness of yeast.
verb
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To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
Example: I will prove that my method is more effective than yours.
To turn out; to manifest.
Example: It proved to be a cold day.
To turn out to be.
Example: Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect.
To put to the test, to make trial of.
Example: The exception proves the rule.
adjective
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Having been proved; having proved its value or truth.
Example: It's a proven fact that morphine is a more effective painkiller than acetaminophen is.