proofer
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈpɹuːfə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈpɹufɚ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity.
One who proofs.
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There was a time when the half-tone photographer received considerable more in wages than did the proofer.
The proofer would check under “Third” in the T's and find the The Third Annual Pablo Casals Festival.
A printer used to make proofing copies that look like how it will come out of the press.
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More examples (1)
In graphic arts industry, in order to utilize color effectively, often a proofer is employed to simulate the reproductions of a press that is used to produce high-quality printed matters for clients.
Word forms
proofers