proofread

American  

[proof-reed] / ˈprufˌrid /

verb (used with object)

proofread, proofreading

1. to read (printers' proofs, copy, etc.) in order to detect and mark errors to be corrected.

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verb (used without object)

proofread, proofreading

1. to read printers' proofs, copy, etc., to detect and mark errors, especially as an employee of a typesetting firm, newspaper office, or publishing house.

proofread British  

/ ˈpruːfˌriːd /

verb

1. to read (copy or printer's proofs) to detect and mark errors to be corrected

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Other Word Forms

• proofreader noun
• unproofread adjective

Etymology

Origin of proofread

1930–35; back formation from proofreader ( proof, read ¹ )

Example Sentences

Apple said that workers at the new factory in Texas will produce servers for Apple Intelligence, an AI system that can help people write, proofread text and complete other tasks.

From Los Angeles Times

It was so terribly boring that even I could not proofread it without falling asleep.

From Los Angeles Times

There may also be a bit more proofreading of any press releases about Conservative MSPs.

From BBC

A nurse hadn’t proofread carefully and mistakenly sent the message.

From Seattle Times

For its part, Angel City Press will continue under the leadership of Accomazzo, who already supervises editorial acquisition, book design, printing and proofreading.

From Los Angeles Times