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The definition of proven is something that has been verified or authenticated.

(adjective)

An example of proven is the fact of the earth being round; proven fact.

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transitive verb, intransitive verb

prove

adjective

known to be valid, effective, or genuine: a proven method

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verb

A past tense and a past participle of prove.

adjective

Having been demonstrated or verified without doubt: “a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness and prescience” (Joyce Carol Oates). See Usage Note at prove.

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provˈen·ly adverb

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