- present participle of proof.
proofing
Americannoun
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the act or process of making a thing resistant, as in waterproof fabrics or fireproof material.
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any chemical used in the manufacture of a substance to make it proof against water, fire, etc.
Etymology
Origin of proofing
Example Sentences
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We are not looking for a $76 grocery bill for a single meal, a sink full of mixing bowls or several hours spent laminating and proofing dough before anyone else wakes up.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Barrett campaign described this as a simple proofing screw-up and said that the team had been working off of a template used ahead of the state’s Aug. 6 primary.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2024
The monument park is a “dream project” that Halsey has been “visioning, proofing and prototyping” ever since she studied architecture at El Camino community college in Torrance, Halsey said in the announcement Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2024
Got a bread baker on your gift list? Etsy.com has sellers of personalized loaf pans; proofing and baking kits; patterned linen bread bags; and handmade baskets and crockery.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
The only similarity between the rest of the town and the church is the small windows covered with iron bars, but the shambler proofing is barely noticeable on such an impressive building.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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