proofread — to read text carefully to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to read text carefully to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpruːfriːd/
Example Sentences
- I always proofread my emails three times because autocorrect thinks 'duck' is what I really want to say
- The author hired a professional to proofread her novel before submitting it to publishers
- He should have proofread his resume - 'I have excellent attention to detial' doesn't look very professional
proofread
VERB[/ˈpruːfriːd/]
to read text carefully to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation
She carefully proofread the manuscript, catching every typo before printing.
Proofread to cut the thread that might mislead!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'proof' (a test or verification) combined with the verb 'read'. The term emerged in the printing industry in the 19th century to describe the process of reading printed proofs to verify accuracy before final publication.
Breakdown
proof (test/verification) + read (to examine text) = proofread (to read and verify text for errors)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I always proofread my emails three times because autocorrect thinks 'duck' is what I really want to say”
“The author hired a professional to proofread her novel before submitting it to publishers”
“He should have proofread his resume - 'I have excellent attention to detial' doesn't look very professional”
“Students must proofread their essays before handing them in to avoid losing marks for careless mistakes”
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