Synonyms for Proof (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 ((printing) an impression made to check for errors):
test copy, trial impression
WordNet sense 2 (any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something):
cogent evidence
WordNet sense 3 (not admitting of passage or capable of being affected):
impervious, imperviable
WordNet sense 4 (read for errors):
proofread
WordNet sense 5 (the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something):
substantiation, validation
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