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Meaning of the word proofread in English

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proofread

US /ˈpruːf.riːd/
UK /ˈpruːf.riːd/
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Verb

1.

read (printer's proofs or other written material) and mark any errors

Example:
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I need to proofread this essay before I submit it.
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She spent hours proofreading the manuscript.
Synonym:
editrevisecheckcorrectreview
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