proving
verbnouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈpɹuːvɪŋ//
Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
verb
- 1
Also a form of provepresent participle and gerund of prove
Etymology
From Middle English provyng, pryvynge, equivalent to prove + -ing.
noun
- 1
Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
a book of provings
Etymology
From Middle English provyng, prevyng, provynge, prevynge, preovyng, prufunge, preofunge, from Old English *prōfung, equivalent to prove + -ing.
Forms
- plural
- provings
Provinces · Canada.provincial · Of or pertaining to a province.Provincial · Of or pertaining to Provence; Provençal.
proving · Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
provocation · The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing…provocative · Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative…provoke · To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.