proven

Definitions

Having been demonstrated by evidence or argument to be true or existing.

Having been tested and shown to be reliable or effective.

Past participle of prove.

Examples

The new theory has been proven correct by extensive scientific research.

He has proven himself to be a reliable and hardworking employee over the past year.

Synonyms

verified demonstrated established confirmed validated substantiated authenticated

Antonyms

unproven disproven refuted unverified questionable debunked unsubstantiated