proven

/ˈpruvɪn/
/ˈpruvɪn/
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Definitions of proven
  1. adjective
    established beyond doubt
    “a proven liar”
    “a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness”
    synonyms: proved
    established
    shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt
    evidenced
    supported by evidence
    tested, tried, well-tried
    tested and proved useful or correct
    verified
    proved to be true
Pronunciation
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/ˈpruvɪn/
UK
/ˈpruvɪn/
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