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proofread

verb

  1. check for errors
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ / /ˈpɹuːfɹɛd/

noun

Etymology: From proof + read.

  1. Synonym of proofreading.

    At 3:30 she put the finishing touches on her memo, printed it, gave it a proofread, then handed it to the attorney.

    I want to thank Sherri and Dee Humphreys, Mark Randolph and Paul Gonzalez for their proofreads and input.

verb

Etymology: From proof + read.

  1. To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.