Proofread

usgb/ˈpruːfred/
verb

To read and check a text for errors or mistakes.

Before submitting the research paper, he decided to proofread it one more time.
Visual representation of "proofread" - To read and check a text for errors or mistakes

Often appears as...

  • proofread a document
  • proofread a manuscript

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Error Checking

Proofreading specifically targets spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors in a text.

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He proofread his essay to correct misplaced commas.
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Final Step

Proofreading is usually the last step in the writing process to polish the text.

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After revising her thesis, she proofread it before submission.
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Attention to Detail

Effective proofreading requires careful attention to detail to notice small mistakes.

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He proofread the report thrice to ensure no detail was overlooked.
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