proving
/ˈpɹuːvɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: provings
Meaning · English
Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
Noun
Examples
a book of provings
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “proving” mean?
Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
Is “proving” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.