proofread

verb

proof·​read ˈprüf-ˌrēd How to pronounce proofread (audio)
proofread ˈprüf-ˌred How to pronounce proofread (audio) ; proofreading

transitive verb

: to read and mark corrections in (something, such as a proof)

Examples of proofread in a Sentence

He proofread the essay carefully.
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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from proofreader

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of proofread was in 1845

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Cite this Entry

“Proofread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proofread. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

proofread

verb
proof·​read ˈprü-ˌfrēd How to pronounce proofread (audio)
proofread -ˌfred How to pronounce proofread (audio) ; proofreading
: to read over and fix mistakes in
proofreader noun

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