Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not proved; not known by trial; not tested.
- Not established as true by argument, demonstration, or evidence.
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- adjective UK Not
proved .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not proved
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Examples
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Meyer (1997) uses the term unproved reserves because his estimates include some probable and possible reserves.
Chapter 9 2000
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Much of Greene's work focuses on string theory, a hypothesis that while as yet empirically unproved, is based on math so nearly perfect that many physicists believe there must be something to it.
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Much of Greene's work focuses on string theory, a hypothesis that while as yet empirically unproved, is based on math so nearly perfect that many physicists believe there must be something to it.
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Despite optimistic estimates, the economics of the program remain unproved.
Bovine Intervention 2009
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Despite optimistic estimates, the economics of the program remain unproved.
Bovine Intervention 2009
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Trying to get my head around how many rigs are actually drilling on PUDs versus kind of unproved locations in your current call, five-year plan.
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Concho uses certain terms in this press release, such as "unproved" in relation to reserves that the SEC's guidelines strictly prohibit it from including in filings with the SEC.
unknown title 2009
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He will cut many other programs which he decides are "unproved".
GINA COBB 2009
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[State Science Institute]] issued a report essentially damning the Metal with faint praise, as an "unproved" technology.
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No more deceptive than those making unproved, negative assertions, like so:
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