proven
word · lemma: prove
/ˈpɹuvən/
PROO-vuhn
/pɹˈuːvən/
PROO-vuhn
Definition
Shown to be true, correct, or effective by evidence, experience, or testing. It is often used as an adjective before a noun, and it can also be the past participle of 'prove'.
Usage & Nuances
Common in phrases like 'a proven method', 'proven results', and 'a proven track record'. In American English, 'proven' is very common as an adjective; as a verb form, both 'proven' and 'proved' exist, but 'proven' is especially frequent before nouns.
Spanish: comprobado - demostradoPortuguese (BR): comprovado - testado e aprovadoPortuguese (PT): comprovado - demonstradoChinese (Simplified): 经证实的 - 被证明有效的Chinese (Traditional): 經證實的 - 被證明有效的Hindi: साबित - प्रमाणितArabic: مثبت - مُجرَّبBengali: প্রমাণিতRussian: доказанный - проверенныйJapanese: 証明されたVietnamese: được chứng minhKorean: 입증된Turkish: kanıtlanmışUrdu: ثابت شدہIndonesian: terbukti
Example Sentences
That team has a proven track record of winning tough games.
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It may sound simple, but it's a proven strategy.
natural
This is a proven way to learn new words.
basic
The doctor used a proven treatment.
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Her idea has proven useful at work.
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We need a proven system, not just a cool idea.
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