proofread — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

   Usage

   • Intransitive
   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   prooflook overcopyedit

   Broader terms

   examine

Noun

1. Synonym of proofreading.

   Usage

   • Rare

   Examples

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

   I want to thank Sherri and Dee Humphreys, Mark Randolph and Paul Gonzalez for their proofreads and input.

   More examples (3)

   To Veronique Kaemerer and her eng. 101 students, Michael Horanburg and Brady Meador for their proofreads.

   Triple-check spellings, dates, and addresses, and ask someone to give it a proofread before you send your newsletter out.

   If you send it to me, I’ll copy and paste it into the page. I’ll give it a proofread, too, if you like.

Verb

1. read for errors

   Synonyms

   proof

   Broader terms

   seecheckinsuresee to itensurecontrolascertainassure

   Examples

   I should proofread my manuscripts