prove out

verb

proved out; proved out or proven out; proving out; proves out

intransitive verb

: to turn out to be satisfactory or as expected

Examples of prove out in a Sentence

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The firm’s thesis—that backing female founders can provide outsized returns—is proving out. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024 While critics have been disappointed, the numbers should prove out the move: Chevrolet was able to add 16 more hp and has confidence in the longevity of the powertrain, which the company said was stress-tested for a lifespan of at least 150,000 miles. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 That plan is plausible, but needs to be proved out. Tom Simonite, WIRED, 13 Nov. 2017 Marcella realized that she was being presented with an opportunity to prove out her thesis. Meghan McCormick, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prove out 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prove out was in 1941

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“Prove out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prove%20out. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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