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to proof-test a missile or a nuclear reactor. Both the concrete and the steel can be proof-tested before operation of the machine begins (New Scientist).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Proof test — A proof test is a test wherein a deliberately overpressured round is fired from a firearm in order to verify that the firearm is not defective and will not explode on firing. The firearm is inspected after the test, and if it is found to be in… … Wikipedia
proof test — The firing of a deliberate overload to test the strength of a firearm barrel and/or action … Forensic science glossary
Proof — may refer to: * A rigorous, compelling argument ** Formal proof ** Mathematical proof ** Proof theory, a branch of mathematical logic that represents proofs as formal mathematical objects ** Logical argument ** Evidence (law), tested evidence or… … Wikipedia
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proof — patikra statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. checking; check up; proof; test; verification vok. Abgleichung, f; Eichung, f; Erprobung, f; Gerätetest, m; Prüfung, f rus. верификация, f; поверка, f pranc. essai, m; vérification, f … Automatikos terminų žodynas
test — patikra statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. checking; check up; proof; test; verification vok. Abgleichung, f; Eichung, f; Erprobung, f; Gerätetest, m; Prüfung, f rus. верификация, f; поверка, f pranc. essai, m; vérification, f … Automatikos terminų žodynas
Proof — Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof against all… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Proof charge — Proof Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Proof impression — Proof Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Proof load — Proof Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
