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Meaning of "counterproof" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COUNTERPROOF

counterproof  [ˈkaʊntəˌpruːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COUNTERPROOF

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Counterproof is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COUNTERPROOF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Counterproof

In engraving, a counterproof is a print taken off from another just printed, which, by being passed through the press, gives a copy in reverse, and of course in the same position as that of the plate from which the first was printed, the object being to enable the engraver to inspect the state of the plate. Counterproofing was used to produce the finest quality copperplate printing; the second print consisted of delicate lines, and lacked the beveled impressions seen in the original print. To counter-prove is also to pass a design in black lead or red chalk through the press, after having moistened with a sponge both that and the paper on which the counterproof is to be taken.

Definition of counterproof in the English dictionary

The definition of counterproof in the dictionary is a reverse impression of a newly printed proof of an engraving made by laying it while wet upon plain paper and passing it through the press.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COUNTERPROOF


acid-proof
ˈæsɪdˌpruːf
bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
crushproof
ˈkrʌʃˌpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
flameproof
ˈfleɪmˌpruːf
foolproof
ˈfuːlˌpruːf
greaseproof
ˈɡriːsˌpruːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
overproof
ˈəʊvəˌpruːf
shatterproof
ˈʃætəˌpruːf
shockproof
ˈʃɒkˌpruːf
showerproof
ˈʃaʊəˌpruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
soundproof
ˈsaʊndˌpruːf
splashproof
ˈsplæʃˌpruːf
stormproof
ˈstɔːmˌpruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
wearproof
ˈwɛəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COUNTERPROOF

counterplay
counterplayer
counterplea
counterplead
counterplot
counterplotted
counterplotting
counterploy
counterpoint
counterpoise
counterpoise bridge
counterpose
counterpower
counterpressure
counterproductive
counterproject
counterproposal
counterprotest
counterpunch
counterpuncher

WORDS THAT END LIKE COUNTERPROOF

age-proof
airproof
bombproof
burden of proof
burglar-proof
burglarproof
childproof
damp-proof
disproof
dustproof
future-proof
heatproof
leakproof
living proof
oilproof
proof
roof
sunproof
tamper-proof
wetproof
windproof

Synonyms and antonyms of counterproof in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «counterproof» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COUNTERPROOF

Find out the translation of counterproof to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of counterproof from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «counterproof» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反证
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

contraprueba
570 millions of speakers

English

counterproof
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

counterproof
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

counterproof
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

counterproof
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

contraprova
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

counterproof
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

contre-épreuve
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Counterproof
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gegenbeweis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

反転校正
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

counterproof
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Counterproof
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

counterproof
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

counterproof
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रतिवादी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

counterproof
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

controprova
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

counterproof
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

counterproof
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

counterproof
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

counterproof
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

counterproof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

counterproof
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

counterproof
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of counterproof

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COUNTERPROOF»

The term «counterproof» is normally little used and occupies the 117.277 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COUNTERPROOF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «counterproof» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «counterproof» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about counterproof

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COUNTERPROOF»

Discover the use of counterproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to counterproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art
Reversed image of a print or drawing. It is made by pressing a blank sheet of paper against the original, both being dampened slightly and then run through a rolling press together. The counterproof image, usually fainter than the original, ...
Gerald W. R. Ward, 2008
2
An Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine
Clear and penetrating presentation of the basic principles of scientific research from the great French physiologist whose contributions in the 19th century included the discovery of vasomotor nerves; nature of curare and other poisons in ...
Claude Bernard, 2012
3
Why Nobody Believes the Numbers: Distinguishing Fact from ...
Still, in the interest of fairness, we should let the consulting/vendor industry counter this proof with a counterproof. THE INDUSTRY COUNTERPROOF TO THE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND THE MATH Gotcha! The counterproof turns out to be a trick ...
Al Lewis, 2012
4
Experimental Medicine
We must not confuse a counterexperiment or counterproof with what has been called comparative experiment. As we shall later see, this is only a comparative observation resorted to, in complex circumstances, to simplify phenomena and to  ...
Claude Bernard
5
Fragonard:
467), whose inscription, “Luca Giordano Gallerie Ricardi a florence," contains an error; a second, in Besancon, red chalk on a black-chalk Counterproof, formerly in the Pierre-Adrien Paris collection (see figure 2; A. 1854; Cornillot, 1957, no.
Pierre Rosenberg, 1988
6
Etching, Engraving and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques
AQUATINTING THE COUNTERPROOF You can lay an aquatint directly over the inked counterproof on the plate. Using the image on the plate as your guide, you can bite the aquatint wherever you want tone in the finished print. In other words.
Ruth Leaf, 2012
7
Decision by Debate
If a debater can get his counterproof accepted, he has effectively refuted an opposing belief without directly attacking it. Refutation by counterproof is possible whether one employs the same or a different type of proof. A counterproof by sign  ...
Douglas Ehninger, Wayne Brockriede, 2008
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Degas [exposition]:
The counterproof is on tracing paper, and while it is possible that he placed the tracing paper on top of this drawing, traced an outline, reversed the sheet, and filled in the contours, more probably he made a simple sandwich of this drawing ...
Edgar Degas, Jean Sutherland Boggs, 1988
9
Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence
Two preliminary drawings and a counterproof of one of them have survived. They demonstrate the ingenuity, artistic skill, and imagination that Raphael brought to the design of this panel, which, as We have seen, occupied a significant place ...
Thomas P. Campbell, 2002
10
The Drawings of Raphael: With a Complete Catalogue
30 Giulio (a)R (f) p. 24 R? (f) 440 Penni (f) 448 R (f) 441 R counterproof (f) p. 68 R (j) p. 94 Penni (j) p. 102 R (j) P- 96 R counterproof (c)R H. 5 Giulio H. la Giulio P. &G. p. 19 R (f) 397 R (d)R Index (References are to page numbers) PERSONS ...
Paul Joannides, Raphael, 1983

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COUNTERPROOF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term counterproof is used in the context of the following news items.
1
TUF winner fails drug test, vows to appeal suspension
I will ask for counterproof. I have seven UFC fights and this never happened. If they were accusing me of having a beer, I would keep my mouth ... «Bloody Elbow, Jun 15»
2
Sandown Park
Counterproof was sent to Wolverhampton to land his maiden which he did in style and he's another who could prove well handicapped while ... «Sportinglife.com, May 15»
3
Catching Pigeons: Crystal clear?
Counterproof isn't a high-profile member of the Clarehaven team but looks to have done particularly well of late and is a name to note when he ... «Sportinglife.com, May 15»
4
Barcelona 2-0 Valencia: Tactical Review
Their co-ordinated bursts forward destabilised and overloaded Barça in the zones where they're now supposed to be counterproof, leading to ... «Barca Blaugranes, Apr 15»
5
Italian media changes course as ruling nears in Amanda Knox and …
I didn't have the counterproof of the evidence.” Croci then calls out Prosceutor Giuliano Mignini for manipulating the media early on. «GroundReport, Mar 15»
6
Get the Bug at Ffos Las
Today's Price Boosts. Prima Porta - 2.05 Ffos Las. Alright Benny - 2.55 Plumpton. Counterproof - 4.40 Wolverhampton ... «Sportinglife.com, Dec 14»
7
Discovering new lands and creating mysteries
We can get a very good sense of the hurly-burly of proof and counterproof in Dawson's time (nearly 120 years ago) when he points out early in ... «The Telegram, Sep 14»
8
Selections from 'The Problem of Style'
Nevertheless the vulgar will feel more emotion from the banal phrase than from the original phrase; and this will be the counterproof: to the ... «The Fortnightly Review, May 14»
9
Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Scientism's Televangelist
Putting words in other people's mouths and attempting to change the topic rather than rebut devastating counterproof are two separate logical ... «The American Conservative, May 14»
10
'The Private Impressionist': Portland Museum of Art showing works …
... from the Joan Whitney Payson collection, gift of John Whitney Payson; “Simone in a Plumed Hat,” a pastel over counterproof by Mary Cassatt, ... «Lewiston Sun Journal, Mar 12»

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« EDUCALINGO. Counterproof [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/counterproof>. May 2024 ».
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