Used in a Sentence

proving

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for proving.

Editorial note

Bitcoin did, however, succeed in proving that a distributed consensus mechanism can exist as a store of value.

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Quick take

(homeopathy) Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of proving gathered in one view.

noun

(homeopathy) Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for proving.

noun

(homeopathy) Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.

Example sentences

1

Bitcoin did, however, succeed in proving that a distributed consensus mechanism can exist as a store of value.

2

You strive on proving that speed and quality are not conflicting; that you can achieve both at the same time.

3

From this transcript, it's a much easier case proving negligence on the part of the F-16 pilot, than defending it.

4

In the long run, owning the bank is a better asset but I wonder if a more prudent strategy would be proving out the value first.

5

Good luck proving a causality between your specific attitude or choice to exercise your rights and the outcome of the traffic stop.

6

Once again proving that there are very few new _ideas_ out there.

7

I prefer not to spend my time proving and writing about how something is impossible.

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I'm seeing the other side of the coin, where getting hired is proving very difficult.

9

I'm working on logic and theorem-proving in the context of algorithmic information theory -- really just dicking around as a hobby.

10

My first thought whenever I see soylent is that we have studies proving that we can't replace breast milk with baby formula.

11

I love Fermat's Little Theorem, both for its own sake and because it's an intermediate step in proving the Two Squares Theorem.

12

I'd ask to you cite that, but I understand the impossibility of proving non-existence (especially given that I have disproven that non-existence).

Quote examples

1

"Impossible" was probably a bad wprd choice, though, since technology has ways of proving us wrong.

2

"A Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter shot down an Outlaw surrogate threat drone with a.50-caliber gun, proving old-fashioned solutions can work fine against new-fangled threats." Why yes, bullets will destroy aircraft of many types.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use proving in a sentence?

Bitcoin did, however, succeed in proving that a distributed consensus mechanism can exist as a store of value.

What does proving mean?

(homeopathy) Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.

What part of speech is proving?

proving is commonly used as noun.