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Definition -
1. A statement conveying fundamental character.
2. A statement, or a concise explanation, of the meaning of a word, phrase, term, object or symbol
Proof -
1. The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true.
2. a. The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions.
b. A statement or argument used in such a validation.
3. a. Convincing or persuasive demonstration: was asked for proof of his identity;
an employment history that was proof of her dependability.
b. The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence.
4. Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial: put one's beliefs to the proof.
5. Law. The result or effect of evidence; the establishment or denial of a fact by evidence.
Convention -
1. General agreement on or acceptance of certain meaning (see definition), practices or attitudes
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It would seem that definitions are beyond proof.
Does the statement - Prove 1 = 1 - make sense?
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scientific method:
The principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to demonstrate the truth or falseness of the hypothesis, and a conclusion that validates or modifies the hypothesis.
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I thought this might be useful after reading some threads on proving things that are or seem to be beyond proof.
1. A statement conveying fundamental character.
2. A statement, or a concise explanation, of the meaning of a word, phrase, term, object or symbol
Proof -
1. The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true.
2. a. The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions.
b. A statement or argument used in such a validation.
3. a. Convincing or persuasive demonstration: was asked for proof of his identity;
an employment history that was proof of her dependability.
b. The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence.
4. Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial: put one's beliefs to the proof.
5. Law. The result or effect of evidence; the establishment or denial of a fact by evidence.
Convention -
1. General agreement on or acceptance of certain meaning (see definition), practices or attitudes
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It would seem that definitions are beyond proof.
Does the statement - Prove 1 = 1 - make sense?
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scientific method:
The principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to demonstrate the truth or falseness of the hypothesis, and a conclusion that validates or modifies the hypothesis.
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I thought this might be useful after reading some threads on proving things that are or seem to be beyond proof.