The participating APEC economies are: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong-China, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.
Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: Proverb(noun) an old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage. Proverb(noun) a striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
verb (used with object), proved, proved or proven, proving. 1. to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim. 2. Law. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate. 3. to give demonstration of by action.