Talk:Proof

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What about: "Scotch whisky is normally distilled twice to around 130 or 140 proof"? - User:Olivier

We don't need to list every definition, because Wikipedia is not a dictionary. However, if there is (or could be) a Wikipedia article on this concept (I don't know) and you know what it is (or should be) called (I don't), then go ahead and add it. — Toby 08:36 Sep 19, 2002 (UTC)

I was asking because I don't know what this one is. I assume it is a unit in some system, and could be included somewhere in a list of units. So if anyone knows, that would be helpful. - User:Olivier

It's a scale for measuring the alcohol content of beverages. The unit is "degrees" (100 degrees proof, etc). It's mostly an obsolete system, having been mostly replaced by ABV. - Khendon

Would you mind editing the Scotch article accordingly, if you think it is useful? (I am not familiar with the topic and might make an erroneous input. - User:Olivier

Er, I was just reading some stuff about degrees proof, and it's apparently something to do with the temperature at which the stuff would burn...

a quick look on the net gave good results

cyaround spiff

[edit] Bulletproof

Bulletproof?

[edit] Printing

I got this page hoping to find something about proofs used in printing. I think they're stuff sent back to an author to check that it's okay before printing it. From wiktionary:proof: "(printing): A trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination; -- called also proof sheet." I thought this might be worth at least part of a Wikipedia article, but I'm not sure on the terminology and I can't be bothered finding out about it any more.—Vadmium 10:56, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

Try adding to proofreading or galley proof --Henrygb 17:31, 23 February 2006 (UTC)