proofreading
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- noun
- /ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ/
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corrección de pruebas
- We rely on each other's eyes and proofreading ability to get us through.
- proofreading and editing
And oh God, this can save you thousands of dollars in legal fees and also in human hours proofreading.
- And oh God, this can save you thousands of dollars in legal fees and also in human hours proofreading.
Examples
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Also, I wouldn't do business with a company that fails at basic proofreading, anyway.
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The new guide makes no mention of peer review, typescript conventions, academic editing, or proofreading.
Academic text (2016) -
I have a love letter that needs proofreading.
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You can ask for help from friends to conduct proofreading for you, actually.
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After all, I live alone at 40, and I make my living proofreading product warranties.
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Also, with self-publishing, you are in charge of proofreading and making sure it's perfect.
Blog text (11) -
The classroom teacher and the teacher-librarian allowed one day to be used for proofreading and editing activities.
Academic text (2006) -
No article about sharpening your writing would be complete without a scolding about sloppy proofreading of final drafts.
Academic text (2010) -
I spent a full day doing my own proofreading of the final printing.
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After all, I live alone at 40, and I make my living proofreading product warranties.
How Thorough
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Etymology
The word proofreading comes from proof ('a copy made to check for mistakes') and reading, because printers would read a 'proof' to find errors. So, proofreading means reading a text carefully to find and correct mistakes before it is published.