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proofread

UK
/ˈpruːf.riːd/
US
/ˈpruːf.rid/

Translations

proofreadverb
proofread
Past Simple
proofread
Past Participle
proofreading
Gerund
UK
/ˈpruːf.riːd/
US
/ˈpruːf.rid/
She was hired to proofread the manuscript before it was sent to the publisher.
Elle a été engagée pour relire le manuscrit avant son envoi à l’éditeur.
Synonyms
review
examine
peruse
scan
check
correct
revise
edit
proofreadpast participle
UK
/ˈpruːfˌriːd/
US
/ˈpruːfˌriːd/
Used attributively to describe text that has been checked for errors.
The report is now a fully proofread document ready for publication.
Le rapport est maintenant un document entièrement relu, prêt à être publié.
Synonyms
proofed
checked
reviewed
edited
revised
corrected
polished
copyedited

Definitions

proofreadverb
To read (a text) in order to detect and correct any errors.
She was hired to proofread the manuscript before it was sent to the publisher.
To engage in the activity of checking texts for errors as one’s work or regular task.
After retirement, she continued to proofread for several academic journals.
proofreadpast participle
(of a text) having been read and corrected for errors.
The report is now a fully proofread document ready for publication.
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