Definition of FOOLPROOF

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 What make these linens stand out is the fact that they're made of fade-, stain-, shrink- and wrinkle-resistant fabric for seamless, foolproof care. — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "These are the best sheets, according to Amazon reviewers," 30 Dec. 2019 With about 100 years of family entertaining records and scores of personal experience to fall back on, Hitz selects and compiles proven successful, simple, make-ahead recipes and tips for foolproof dinner parties. — Emily Spicer, ExpressNews.com, "8 books on entertaining to guide your party to soiree success," 10 Dec. 2019 And while the new parameters aren’t foolproof, an important change is that every franchise will have to annually certify that its executives did not to free agents or their representatives before league rules allow. — BostonGlobe.com, "Braves keep NL East crown," 21 Sep. 2019 And while the new parameters aren’t foolproof, an important change is that every franchise will have to annually certify that its executives did not to free agents or their representatives before league rules allow. — BostonGlobe.com, "Braves keep NL East crown," 21 Sep. 2019 Here’s a foolproof method for making the perfect hardboiled egg and a few tips. — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, "Claire’s tip of the week: How to hardboil eggs," 18 Oct. 2019 And while the new parameters aren’t foolproof, an important change is that every franchise will have to annually certify that its executives did not to free agents or their representatives before league rules allow. — BostonGlobe.com, "Braves keep NL East crown," 21 Sep. 2019 And while the new parameters aren't foolproof, an important change is that every franchise will have to annually certify that its executives did not to free agents or their representatives before league rules allow. — Tim Reynolds, chicagotribune.com, "NBA teams approve stiffer penalties for tampering," 21 Sep. 2019 And while the new parameters aren’t foolproof, an important change is that every franchise will have to annually certify that its executives did not to free agents or their representatives before league rules allow. — BostonGlobe.com, "Braves keep NL East crown," 21 Sep. 2019

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“Foolproof.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foolproof. Accessed 26 January 2020.