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foolproof

foolp·roof

UK/ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/ US/ˈfuˌlpruf/ uncommon

adjective

1.

not liable to failure

  • “a foolproof identification system”
  • “the unfailing sign of an amateur”
  • “an unfailing test”
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verb

1.

proof against human misuse, error, etc.

  • “Foolproof this appliance”

Origin

From fool + -proof.

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