1. present participle of prove; demonstrating the truth or existence of something through evidence or argument
2. showing oneself to be capable or worthy through actions or performance

1. the process of testing or demonstrating something
2. the final rising of bread dough before baking
Usage: baking

Examples

• The scientist is proving her hypothesis with careful experiments.
• He’s proving himself to be a reliable team member.
• The lawyer spent hours proving the defendant’s innocence.
• She’s proving that hard work pays off.
• The proving of the dough takes about an hour.
• After proving, the bread was ready for the oven.
• The proving ground tested new military equipment.