Meaning & use
proofread
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to carefully read a piece of writing to find and correct errors before it is published or submitted.
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She proofread the report twice before sending it to her manager.
Always proofread your emails for typos before hitting send.
A note on using this word
Proofreading specifically means catching surface errors like spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as distinct from 'editing,' which can involve larger changes to content and structure.
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