proofing
proofing Lexical Profile
proofing Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The step in baking in which yeast-leavened dough is allowed to rest and rise a final time before being placed in the oven.
"Proper proofing in a warm, draft-free kitchen ensures that the bread loaves develop a light and airy crumb."
The process of examining a printed text, layout, or digital document for typographical and formatting errors before final publication.
"A thorough round of proofing caught several misspelled names before the annual report went to press."
The treatment of a fabric, surface, or structure to make it resistant to damage from water, fire, weather, or pests.
"Applying a fresh coat of proofing to the canvas tent kept the interior completely dry during the downpour."
• verb
To activate yeast by dissolving it in warm liquid, or to allow shaped bread dough to rise before baking (present participle of proof).
"The baker is proofing the sourdough loaves in woven baskets until they double in size."
To make a printed or digital trial impression of a page or text and examine it for errors (present participle of proof).
"She spent the afternoon proofing the galley pages for the upcoming issue of the journal."
To treat a material or structure so that it is resistant to a specified harmful agent such as water or fire (present participle of proof).
"The crew is proofing the exterior timber against moisture and wood-boring insects."