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ri-PROOV/rɪˈpruːv/

To reprove is to criticise someone, often mildly, for a fault: reprove the invented n, reprove a rounding. Criticise (already in the dictionary) is everyday; rounding is still a methods fail.

Meaning

To criticise someone, often mildly, for a fault (from criticise, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Reprove the invented n in the minute; put the raw count in the cell.”
• “Criticise is already in this course. Rebuke is the close twin. Rounding is a slogan. A codebook line is methods. Write the raw number; then polish the abstract if the rule still allows it.”

Good to know

Tell off, often mildly. Everyday: criticise (already in the dictionary). Rounding ≠ a true n.

Near in meaning

rebuke, reprimand, admonish

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