What a mathematician or detective seeks Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
2. any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
(verb)
1. read for errors
2. activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
(adjective)
1. (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MATHEMATICIAN (noun)
1. a person skilled in mathematics
DETECTIVE (noun)
1. a police officer who investigates crimes
2. an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

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