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单词 Proof
释义

Proof

A rigorous mathematical argument which unequivocally demonstrates the truth of a given Proposition. A mathematicalstatement which has been proven is called a Theorem.


There is some debate among mathematicians as to just what constitutes a proof. The Four-Color Theorem is an example ofthis debate, since its ``proof'' relies on an exhaustive computer testing of many individual cases which cannot be verified``by hand.'' While many mathematicians regard computer-assisted proofs as valid, some purists do not.

See also Paradox, Proposition, Theorem


References

Garnier, R. and Taylor, J. 100% Mathematical Proof. New York: Wiley, 1996.

Solow, D. How to Read and Do Proofs: An Introduction to Mathematical Thought Process, 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 1990.


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