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Line 1: − 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: Bill's 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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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.
In [[printing]], a proof is a test copy done to check the printing plate before many copies are done. Unproven can be used to say that a test copy was not done.
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