Modern technologies change not only technology, but also culture and language. Computer slang, which emerged as the professional language of programmers and turned them into a mysterious caste, was adapted by Russian-speaking users. The need to quickly transmit information has made it very popular in everyday communication.
Proof - what is it?
With the advent of the Internet, Anglicisms occupy an increasingly strong position in the Russian language. For example, at present proof is slang, but hypothetically one can assume that one day a math teacher in a lesson will give grades for proof of a theorem. If we consider in detail the question of what proofs are, we can note three variants of the meaning of this word:
- Proof is proof or confirmation of a statement or fact.
- Proof is a special technology for making medals and coins.
- Proof is a unit of measurement of alcohol strength, not used since 1980.
Pruflink - what is it?
If proof (English) is proof, then link (English) is link. Thus, a proof link is a link to a source that confirms the reliability of information or the reality of a fact. In disputes, unfounded statements cannot convince anyone, especially if we are talking about information that raises doubts. Opponents need confirmation, which they can check personally by clicking on the link.
A good prooflink must meet the following requirements:
- You need to refer to an authoritative source that does not raise doubts about the reliability of the published information. (Wiki sources do not meet such requirements, due to the fact that they open access to editing information to anyone.)
- A reference to scientific research, its methods and results will be impeccable.
- Not everyone knows what a photo proof is, although it is an ideal proof link - a link to a photo document. The same characteristics are shared by a proof video – a link to a report from the scene, and a proof pic – a link to an image.
- You should not refer to someone else’s “authoritative” opinion, since it is not such for everyone. In addition, information presented from the words of someone receives a subjective interpretation and loses objectivity.
Kinds
You already know what proof is. There are several types of this word:
- Actionable proof.
It is necessary when someone asks you to confirm your words with action. For example, in a company you say that you can easily skate down a dangerous slope. This is where they require proof from you. You either show your abilities live or provide other proofs.
- Proof link.
The proof is a link. Usually it is a link to a website. For example, you tell a friend that the moon is slowly being attracted to our planet. He asks for proofs. And you send him links to reliable scientific sites.
- Proof peak.
Evidence is an image that confirms certain words. For example, a famous actor posts a photo with the address of his page on social networks, confirming their authenticity.
If you do not provide proof, the attitude towards you will worsen. Nobody likes people who waste words.
What is proof on the Internet?
The Internet provides a lot of opportunities not only to obtain information, but also to communicate on forums and social networks. Strangers enter into polemics on various issues, passionately defending their own opinions. Often, arguing on the Internet is useless, and those arguing, as a rule, pursue goals known only to them.
- In scientific online disputes, divergent points of view stimulate the generation of new ideas, and proofs are evidence provided to establish the truth.
- The opponent's sincere interest in the information that interests him gives him a chance to express and prove his view of the problem. To do this, you need to have a good understanding of the controversial issue, know what proofs are, and use them wisely.
- Virtual reality is not predictable and can throw up a so-called “troll” as a debater, who, hiding behind anonymity, enjoys impunity. In this case, the dispute loses all meaning, because any arguments and proofs become a reason for provocations and insults.
In the alcohol industry
In some English-speaking countries, the term “proof” is used to indicate the content of anhydrous ethyl alcohol in a strong drink:
- UK (until 1980s);
- Canada.
The history of the origin of this term dates back to colonial England, whose sailors received a shot of alcohol within the framework of existing legislation. But sometimes, to save money, rum rations were mixed with water, which displeased the shipbuilders. Then the latter came up with a way to quickly determine the quality of the drink: throw a handful of gunpowder into it and set it on fire. If the degree of the drink is sufficient, it will burn with a blue flame.
Time passed, and the English tradition was adopted by the settlers of the New World. And now, in the 21st century, England has already moved away from its principles and uses pan-European standards, while the Americans still cherish the long-standing tradition.
Borrowing foreign terms does not always require a special occasion. Sometimes it can be used simply as a wisecrack. This is what happened with the English “proof”. That this is just "proof"
translated from English, does not confuse anyone.
Clip: Eminem and Proof - freestyle
A novice collector cannot always accurately determine whether a coin has a special type of mintage, or whether it simply was not in circulation. But if for modern coins, even with a slight level of experience, you can learn to recognize improved coinage, then the appearance of some imperial coins baffles even an experienced collector.
What are proofs in games?
The global network can not only broaden your horizons, but also brighten up your leisure time. Online games allow you to interact with players who are sometimes located thousands of kilometers away. In the virtual world, a player can complete a super-difficult level, win, or even win a real cash prize, and then share this event online, providing a link (which means proof in gamer parlance) as confirmation.
Is it worth using foreign phrases in youth slang?
If you monitor the appearance of various new words based on English in the speech of teenagers, you will notice how most of them disappear over time. English words are like a song that you really liked (instructions for searching songs by sound). But after a few months or a year it will be forgotten because new ones will appear. There is nothing wrong with using new words, no matter what patriotic people say about the pollution of the Russian language.
Therefore, there is no need to worry that our Russian language may be forgotten or erased from history by English. We will read more than once on the Internet the word Proof in the meaning of youth slang. But time will pass, and it will disappear just like the other words: chick, life, fishing and others.
Proofs - what is it in numismatics?
One of the meanings of the English proof is verification, test, test print. Initially, proofs were the name given to the first few coins minted with an already approved, but still new stamp. Later, this was the name given to the special technology of minting coins and medals. Numismatists know very well what the proof quality of coins is:
- mirror surface with matte relief pattern;
- the letters have rectangular edges and are located at an angle of 90 degrees to the surface of the coin;
- The rim has a lattice pattern (due to the double impact of the stamp).
Distinctive features of proof quality
Mirror field.
All areas that are lowest should look like a mirror. The surrounding objects are clearly visible in it. This is achieved by polishing the workpiece itself, as well as the stamp in its protruding parts. All protruding areas of the coin should be matte. Matte relief. The stamps are immersed in acid before polishing to ensure that the design has the finest grain. When minting coins, an image is obtained that looks like frozen chocolate or ice. That is, there is no shine, except for shimmer under the rays of light.
Clarity of drawing and letters. Unlike ordinary coins, coins of improved quality have almost no roundness in small details, all transitions are clear, and there is even a slightly protruding thin rim along the edge due to the strong impact during minting.
Another meaning of the word “proof”
This term is also used by numismatists, denoting special coins issued by mints specifically for a certain date or in honor of a special event. They indicate the denomination at which they were initially sold, but they do not enter everyday circulation due to their high cost. It happens that individual proofs are made with the assistance of highly qualified jewelers, bringing their appearance to perfection. As a rule, these special money are even sold in special plastic cases so that they are not damaged during transportation. Like any other collectible, proof coins increase in value as they age, but must remain in pristine condition to influence the quote. Precious metals (gold, platinum, and, less commonly, silver) are often used in production.
Series "Testimony"
In 2015, the American channel TNT released the series “Proof,” which is positioned by the creators as a genre mixture of drama and science fiction.
The main character of the film is Caroline Tyler, who survived several blows of fate. First, her teenage son dies. Then, after some time, she divorces her husband. In order to find refuge from the problems of real life, she, together with a familiar inventor and businessman, embarks on the study of occult sciences. Caroline believes that physical death is not the end of life.
On her path to the truth, she will have to face the facts of resurrection, ghosts and other supernatural phenomena.
The film's cast can be assessed as quite strong:
- Jennifer Beals;
- David Sutcliffe;
- Edward Gathegi;
- Callum Blue;
- Caroline Kaplan;
- Anna Turmen;
- Joseph Morton;
- Matthew Modine.
Despite the successful idea and excellent acting, the audience did not appreciate the film. The series lasted only one season.
American rapper Proof
Alias Proo
f worn by American hip-hop artist Deshawn Holton. The future rap star grew up and was born in Detroit, in the same place where the famous Eminem was born. Since childhood, the guys were best friends and hung out in the same area.
Having become famous street singers, they decided to gather under their leadership all the more or less outstanding performers of the city. After some time, the D12 team of six people appeared. For a long time, its most promising member was Proof, and only then it turned out that no one could compete with Eminem.
Over the years of his creativity, Proof managed to collaborate with the following musical groups:
- "Gun Squad";
- "Five Elemets";
- "Promatic";
- "Soul Intent".
However, at a very young age, Proof suffered the fate of many representatives of his profession. In 2006, he died as a result of a shootout in one of the drinking establishments in his hometown. Almost all the prominent rappers from the Midwest showed up to say goodbye to him.
Story
Always at the mints, the approval of a new stamp took place by producing a test batch, the quality of which was improved. Quality improvement occurred by either making a more accurate workpiece, or by hitting it more forcefully, or by another available method.
Long ago, rulers began to use such coins as gifts to ambassadors of other states or monks, who also handed them over to foreign missions. This was done in order to promote the technical superiority of their state. Even when minting was done by hand, such coins already existed. Initially, proof was the name given to coins minted with the first strike of the die. To increase the contrast between the field and the relief part of the coin, the stamps were etched in acid and polished. Coins made using such a stamp had a beautiful, almost perfect appearance.
The first proof coins are considered to be the broad coin, issued in 1656, and the crown, minted in 1658. These coins are the first where you can notice the contrast between their relief part and the field. But if we consider the word proof in the modern sense, then these coins are not proof, since they never entered circulation. In addition, the crown has a defect: a stamp crack is visible on it, and this is also unacceptable in modern proofs.
During the reign of Charles II, England began the transition from hand-made to machine-made coins. Maundy money coins are issued in denominations of one, two, three and four pence, which the king distributes to the poor. At the same time, experiments began to be carried out to improve the quality of coinage, and over time, more and more high-quality coins began to be produced.
In the second half of the 18th century, Bolton and Watt founded a coin production, which had a number of advantages due to the fact that it had a steam engine. In 1786, they won a contract to produce coins for the British colony and were also able to cover the shortage of copper coins in England itself. A little later, Bolton invents a special ring, which subsequently helped to develop the technology for minting proof coins, which is still used today. In such a ring, the coin remained motionless, and it was possible to center the blow well, as well as strike it again.
Proof coin
Now, despite new technologies in this matter, proof coins are still minted for advertising and collection purposes. This method is also sometimes used to make commemorative coins.
How should proof be handled?
Not so long ago, about a hundred years ago, a coin made using proof technology could be purchased at a regular mint. And the attitude towards that kind of money, as well as the cost, was not very good. The Munzcabinet, popular at that time, was used to store them. Every time a collector took his coins out of his collection to admire them, he harmed them. Nowadays such traces of handling can often be seen on proofs made at that time.
Therefore, you should approach working with coins with extreme caution. Any wrong move can result in major or minor damage, which can greatly affect the value of the coin. Moreover, if there is a lot of damage, the price of such a coin can even reach the cost of the metal itself. How to properly handle proof?
You should not remove the coin from the capsule or plastic bag in which it was packaged during manufacture. It is necessary to hold the proof only by the edge or edge and touch it only with special cotton gloves for numismatists. By the way, you should wear the same gloves when touching any other collectible coins. Under no circumstances should you touch the mirror surface of the coin with your fingers, because fingerprints may remain on it, which will be quite difficult to get rid of. In order to remove dust from a coin, special brushes made from squirrel fur are used.
