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If something is '''unproven''', it means it has not been learn or found out by experience. It can relate to a concept that can only be arrived at theoretically, or it could relate to a concept or condition that could be shown to be true, but had not yet done so.
The root word is proof which means evidence to show the statement is true.<br>
un-proven means not proven, the statement has not been shown to be true.<br>
Also used of processes or equipment which have not been shown to work.<br>
:example: Bills new experimental harvesting machine in unproven.<br>
Often used where mathematical proof can be demonstrated.<br>
A proof in printing is a test copy done to check the printing plate before many copies are done.<br> Unproven can be used to say that a test copy was not done.
Archaic use: If something is '''unproven''', it means it has not been learned or found out by experience.
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