Prove

proov, v. t. [proved (proovd), proving.] try or ascertain by an experiment, test, or standard; to evince, establish, or ascertain (truth, reality, fact) by argument, testimony, etc.; to ascertain the genuinene or validity of; to argue, verify, justify, evince, manifest, demonstrate. — v. i. make trial; to be found by experience or trial; to ascertained by the event subsequent. — Prov'en, p. p. Scotch form of proved, p. p. of prove.— Proof, proof, n. Any effort, proce , or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; test; trial that degree of evidence which produces belief; penetrability of physical bodies; firmne of mind; stability not to be shaken; act of testing the strength of alcoholic spirits; the degree of strength. (Print.) A trial impre ion from a page or form of type, engraved plate, etc., taken for correction.— a. Firm or succe ful in resisting; impenetrable,— much used in composition, as, waterproof, fireproof, etc. Proof-sheet, n. (Print.) A trial impre ion from type, an engraved plate, etc.— Probe, prob, n. (Surg.) An "instrument for examining a wound, ulcer, cavity, etc. — v. t. [probed (probd), probing.] examine (a wound, ulcer, etc.) by an instrument thrust into the part; to scrutinize; to examine thoroughly into. — Pro'bate, -bat, n. (Law.) Official Eroof; esp., proof that an instrument purporting e the last will and testament of one deceased, his lawful act; right or jurisdiction of proving wills. — a. Of, or belonging to, a probate or court of bate. — Probation, «. Any proceeding designed ascertain truth, to determine character, qualification, etc.; examination; trial. — Proba'tional, -tionary, -a-ri, a. Serving for trial. — Probationer, One undergoing probation; a novice. — Pro'bative, -ba-tiv, a. Serving for trial or proof; probationary. — Proba'tor, n. An examiner; approver. — Probatory, -ba-to-rf, a. Pert, to, or serving for, trial proof. — Probity, prSb'Y-tT, n. Tried virtue or tegrity; approved moral excellence; rectitude; rightnes; sincerity. — Provable, -a-bl, a. Having more evidence for than against; likely; rendering probable; giving ground for belief, but not demonstrating. — Prob'ably, adv. In a probable manner; in likelihood; likely. — Probability, -bil'T-tT, Quality of being probable; anything that has the pearance of truth. (Math.) The ratio of the whole number of chances, favorable and unfavorable, the number of favorable chances. Proven gal. See under Province.