Proof and Trace

Proof

Proof noun - Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim.

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Trace and proof are semantically related in evidence topic. In some cases you can use "Trace" instead a noun "Proof".

Nearby Words: proofed, proofing

Trace noun - A mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it.

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Proof and trace are semantically related in evidence topic. Sometimes you can use "Proof" instead a noun "Trace".

Nearby Words: track, traced, tracing, traceable, tracking

physical	physical proof	physical trace
original	original proof	original trace
visible	visible proof	visible trace
real	real proof	real trace
Other adjectives: little, possible, final, definitive, last.

The Space Pirates tried to use science to explain the phenomenon, but could find absolutely no trace of this "life energy", only the proof that something vital was obviously being drained.

Source: Life Energy
This doesn't make Crabtree arrest her, but it does lead him to trace the call and arrest the hired killer she was talking to, who confesses and provides proof of his employer's guilt.

Source: Series / Murdoch Mysteries
Un-Person: The act of uncreation wipes out any trace of existence that a person existed—besides those the uncreator left Ripple Effect-Proof Memory.

Source: Video Game / AdventureQuest

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