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foolproof Definition

fool·proof (fo̵̅o̅lpro̵̅o̅f′)

adjective

so simple, well-designed, or sturdily made as not to be mishandled, damaged, misunderstood, etc. even by a fool

foolproof Synonyms

foolproof

modif.

foolproof Usage Examples

Infinitive complement

use: The ASAP uses a revolving toothed wheel to grip the rope and appears virtually foolproof to use.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: We learned to keep ourselves clear, rather than relying on somebody else having made a machine foolproof.

Modifies a noun

  • recipe: We will supply twelve dinner party meal plans with detailed, foolproof recipes to get you started.
  • instruction: The children's task is to write a set of foolproof instructions on how to do something from start to finish.
  • way: They are the most foolproof way of blind baking.
  • method: The only foolproof method of satisfying checkpoint 10.1 is to include the warning in the link phrase.
  • guide: Can you give me a foolproof guide to treating my Koi?
  • system: Dear Mark, On the internet, I found a person offering a foolproof roulette system.

Modifying Another Word

  • virtually: The ASAP uses a revolving toothed wheel to grip the rope and appears virtually foolproof to use.
  • absolutely: However, none of these approaches can be absolutely foolproof.
  • completely: Even requesting employees to avoid certain websites and refrain from downloading applications cannot be a completely foolproof solution.
  • almost: Although curries can be quite tricky to get right, this book is almost foolproof - provided you follow the recipes carefully.
  • not: However, these measures are not foolproof, nor have they been universally adopted.
  • n't: But filters are n't foolproof - sites and users can get round them - so do stay involved.

Used with adjective complement

  • consider: Restraining the Harvest by keeping to one server may help, but cannot be considered foolproof.
  • make: To reach parts per million quality standards, jobs have to be made foolproof.