Meaning of the word proofreading in English

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proofreading

US /ˈpruːfˌriː.dɪŋ/

UK /ˈpruːfˌriː.dɪŋ/

the process of reading text and marking any errors

Example:

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She spent hours proofreading her thesis before submission.

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Effective proofreading is crucial for publishing error-free content.

Synonym:

editing revision correction checking review

to read text and mark any errors

Example:

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Please proofread this document carefully before printing.

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It's important to proofread your essays for grammar and spelling mistakes.

Synonym:

edit revise correct check review

Related Word:

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