First Known Use: 1920
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proofread
verb proof·read \ˈprüf-ˌrēd\
: to read and correct mistakes in (a written or printed piece of writing)
proof·read\-ˌred\proof·read·ing
Full Definition of PROOFREAD
transitive verb
: to read and mark corrections in (as a proof)
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Origin of PROOFREAD
back-formation from proofreader
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PROOFREAD Defined for Kids
proofread
verb proof·read \ˈprüf-ˌrēd\
proof·read \-ˌred\proof·read·ing \-ˌrē-diŋ\
Definition of PROOFREAD for Kids
: to read over and fix mistakes in (written or printed matter) <It's a good idea to proofread your homework.>
— proof·read·er noun
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