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proofread

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proofread /ˈpruːfˌriːd/ verb
proofreads; proofread /-ˌrɛd/ ; /ˈpruːfˌrɛd/ ; proofreading
proofread
/ˈpruːfˌriːd/
verb
proofreads; proofread /-ˌrɛd/ ; /ˈpruːfˌrɛd/ ; proofreading
Learner's definition of PROOFREAD
[+ object]
: to read and correct mistakes in (a written or printed piece of writing)校对

— proofreader

noun, plural proofreaders [count]

— proofreading

noun [noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 0 COCA: 29646

proofread

verb

proof·​read ˈprüf-ˌrēd How to pronounce proofread (audio)
proofread ˈprüf-ˌred How to pronounce proofread (audio) ; proofreading

transitive verb

: to read and mark corrections in (something, such as a proof)

Example Sentences

He proofread the essay carefully.
Recent Examples on the Web This is often because the machinery lacks a proofreading mechanism that scans that copied genome for mistakes, but even the viruses that can proofread make mistakes. John Yin, Scientific American, 29 July 2022 The drafts for these notes go to our amazing research team who meticulously proofread and fact-check everything. Sarah Connell, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 The couturier took the young expert in furniture and decorative arts under his wing and, a few years later, Cator helped Givenchy organize a sale in 1993, at one point pulling an all-nighter at the printers to proofread the catalogue. Tina Isaac-goizé, Vogue, 13 June 2022 Real and distinguished businesses proofread their communications. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2022 During his time working in the SID office, Ertel has printed and laminated credentials, proofread media handouts, collected student-athletes for interviews, and was even spotted taking staff photos during an ESPN+ broadcast of a UAB softball game. Evan Dudley, al, 28 Apr. 2022 Real and distinguished businesses proofread their communications. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2022 Real and distinguished businesses proofread their communications. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2022 Real and distinguished businesses proofread their communications. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from proofreader

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of proofread was in 1845
TOEFL BNC: 0 COCA: 29646

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