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proof vs impression

impression vs proof

proof and impression both are nouns.

proof is an adjective but impression is not an adjective.

proof is a verb but impression is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proof Yes Yes Yes No
impression Yes No No No
As nouns, impression is a hypernym of proof; that is, impression is a word with a broader meaning than proof:
  • proof: (printing) an impression made to check for errors
  • impression: all the copies of a work printed at one time
Other hypernyms of proof include printing.
proof (noun) impression (noun)
the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something an impressionistic portrayal of a person
a trial photographic print from a negative the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster
a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it an outward appearance
(printing) an impression made to check for errors a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume) a clear and telling mental image
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
all the copies of a work printed at one time
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
proof (adjective) impression (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
proof (verb) impression (verb)
make resistant (to harm)
activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
read for errors
knead to reach proper lightness
make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
Difference between proof and impression

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