proof

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

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

Sense 3 noun

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

Sense 4 verb

knead to reach proper lightness

proof dough

Sense 5 noun

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

Sense 6 verb

read for errors

I should proofread my manuscripts

Sense 7 noun

(printing) an impression made to check for errors

Sense 8 verb

activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk

proof yeast

Sense 9 noun

a trial photographic print from a negative

Sense 10 verb

make resistant (to harm)

proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer

Sense 11 noun

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