foolproof
adjective
fool·proof
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Definition of foolproof
: so simple, plain, or reliable as to leave no opportunity for error, misuse, or failure
a foolproof plan
Examples of foolproof in a Sentence
DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.
Recent Examples on the Web
This is a foolproof way to torch calories while staying cool. — Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, "5 tips for exercising outdoors in warm weather," 9 Sep. 2019 How to avoid getting conned online There is no foolproof way to prevent yourself from getting taken advantage of in an online transaction, but there are ways to minimize the chances, said Tempe police Detective Greg Bacon, a department spokesman. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "This man posted a room for rent in a home he didn't own, police say," 22 Aug. 2019 The screening process, however, is not foolproof: The assessments are often held in spaces that are loud and lack privacy, which prevents individuals from being fully open about their conditions, Tartaro said. — Catherine Kim, Vox, "Jeffrey Epstein’s death and America’s jail suicide problem," 14 Aug. 2019 Plus, food is often seen as a foolproof way of bringing people together. — Michelle Cheng, Quartz at Work, "The arrival of a pizza-party planning service for remote workers is a sign of the times," 26 July 2019 But that's not foolproof, so Rooney told CBS News that some companies employ other shadowy tactics. — Jim Axelrod, CBS News, "CBS News investigation finds fraudulent court orders used to change Google search results," 25 July 2019 From coral to traffic cone, find your foolproof guide to orange nail polish, ahead. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, "Celebs Are Making Orange The Nail Polish Shade Of The Summer," 15 July 2019 The standard will not be a foolproof solution to robocalls on its own but will help deter them and with a combination of other tools, might put an end to them. — Madeline Purdue, USA TODAY, "FCC Robocall Summit: Your guide to new SHAKEN/STIR caller verification," 11 July 2019 Cooking fish at a low temperature in a covered pot is a nearly foolproof way to achieve perfectly cooked fish, since the heavy Dutch oven holds in moisture and allows the fish to cook through gently and evenly. — Washington Post, "Foolproof way to perfectly cooked fish? Try your Dutch oven," 10 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'foolproof.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for foolproof
foolproof
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of foolproof
: done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong
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foolproof
adjective
fool·proof
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Kids Definition of foolproof
: done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong
a foolproof recipe
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