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Proofread

//ˈpɹuːfɹiːd// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of proofreading. rare

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

Verb
  1. 1
    To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation. intransitive, transitive
  2. 2
    read for errors wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From proof + read.

Etymology 2

From proof + read.

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