증명
The act of showing that something is true or correct by providing evidence or logical reasons.
Examples
3 of 5신분증은 본인을 증명하는 도구이다.
An ID card is a tool to prove oneself.
제품의 효능을 증명하기 위해 임상 시험을 거쳤다.
Clinical trials were conducted to prove the product's efficacy.
자격증은 당신의 능력을 증명해 줍니다.
A certificate proves your ability.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeung-Myeong: 'Jeung' (evidence) 'Myeong' (clear) - using evidence to make it clear.
Quick Quiz
이 가설이 사실임을 _____하기 위해 추가 실험이 필요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 증명
Examples
신분증은 본인을 증명하는 도구이다.
everydayAn ID card is a tool to prove oneself.
제품의 효능을 증명하기 위해 임상 시험을 거쳤다.
businessClinical trials were conducted to prove the product's efficacy.
자격증은 당신의 능력을 증명해 줍니다.
formalA certificate proves your ability.
수학적 공식을 증명하는 과정은 매우 복잡하다.
academicThe process of proving a mathematical formula is very complex.
내가 결백하다는 걸 어떻게 증명하지?
informalHow do I prove that I am innocent?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
재직 증명서
certificate of employment
증명 사진
ID photo
입증 책임
burden of proof
Often Confused With
입증 is more formal and often used in legal or scientific contexts (substantiation), while 증명 is the general term for 'proof'.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 2 when arguing that a point is valid based on evidence.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '설명' (explanation).
Memory Tip
Jeung-Myeong: 'Jeung' (evidence) 'Myeong' (clear) - using evidence to make it clear.
Word Origin
From Hanja 證明 (to witness and clarify).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 가설이 사실임을 _____하기 위해 추가 실험이 필요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 증명
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