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proving

Pronunciation: [ˈpruːvɪŋ]

Word

Context: “reasoning”

(verb) to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence or examples. It's like when you have a puzzle and you find the pieces that fit together to show how it looks.

Example

She is proving her point by showing us the research she did.

Example

He isn't proving that his idea is right; he has no evidence to support it.

Example

How can you prove that your answer is correct?

Context: “testing”

(noun) the act of showing that something is true or valid. It’s like when you take a test to show what you know.

Example

The proving of the new method was a success, and everyone celebrated.

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The proving of the theory failed because it didn't work in real life.

Example

What steps are involved in the proving of a scientific theory?

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