proving

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɹuːvɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -uːvɪŋ

Etymology 1

From Middle English provyng, pryvynge, equivalent to prove +‎ -ing.

Verb

proving

1. present participle and gerund of prove

Etymology 2

From Middle English provyng, prevyng, provynge, prevynge, preovyng, prufunge, preofunge, from Old English *prōfung, equivalent to prove +‎ -ing.

Noun

proving (plural provings)

1. (homeopathy) Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.

   a book of provings