posted on Dec, 16 2003 @ 07:44 PM
Proof Or Conjecture?
8 entries found for proof.
proof P Pronunciation Key (prf)
n.
The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true.
The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived
conclusions.
A statement or argument used in such a validation.
Convincing or persuasive demonstration: was asked for proof of his identity; an employment history that was proof of her dependability.
The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence.
Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial: put one's beliefs to the proof.
Law. The result or effect of evidence; the establishment or denial of a fact by evidence.
The alcoholic strength of a liquor, expressed by a number that is twice the percentage by volume of alcohol present.
Printing.
A trial sheet of printed material that is made to be checked and corrected. Also called proof sheet.
A trial impression of a plate, stone, or block taken at any of various stages in engraving.
A trial photographic print.
Any of a limited number of newly minted coins or medals struck as specimens and for collectors from a new die on a polished planchet.
Archaic. Proven impenetrability: �I was clothed in Armor of proof� (John Bunyan).
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5 entries found for conjecture.
con�jec�ture P Pronunciation Key (kn-jkchr)
n.
Inference or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork.
A statement, opinion, or conclusion based on guesswork: The commentators made various conjectures about the outcome of the next election.
v. con�jec�tured, con�jec�tur�ing, con�jec�tures
v. tr.
To infer from inconclusive evidence; guess.
v. intr.
To make a conjecture.
You decide.