CEFR B2

proofreading

noun

Meaning

The action of reading a text carefully to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or formatting.

Examples

The editor's final job was proofreading the manuscript before it went to print.
Good proofreading is essential for any published work.

Synonyms: checking, reviewing, editing, correcting

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proofreading (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ/

Definition

The action of reading a text carefully to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or formatting.

Examples

The editor's final job was proofreading the manuscript before it went to print.
Good proofreading is essential for any published work.
She spent an hour proofreading her resume for any mistakes.

How to Use proofreading

proofreading for (prepositional phrase): Looking for specific types of errors. — "She is proofreading for grammatical errors and typos."
proofreading a text (collocation): The act of checking a written document. — "He offered his services for proofreading the company's website content."

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