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Foolproof

//ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf// adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a device: protected against, or designed to be proof against, misuse or error.
  2. 2
    Of an idea or plan: certain to succeed in all eventualities, or claimed to be so; infallible.
Adjective
  1. 1
    not liable to failure wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To render (something) foolproof. transitive

    "We foolproofed the operations."

  2. 2
    proof against human misuse or error wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From fool + -proof.

Etymology 2

From fool + -proof.

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