proofreading
proofreading Lexical Profile
proofreading Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The act or process of reading a written or printed text and marking any errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or formatting for correction.
"Careful proofreading is essential before submitting an academic manuscript for publication."
An error-checking mechanism in molecular biology in which DNA polymerase or related enzymes detect and correct mistakes made during DNA replication or protein synthesis.
"Enzymatic proofreading ensures high fidelity during the replication of the genetic code."
• verb
To read and mark a written or printed text in order to detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or typography (present participle of proofread).
"She spent the entire afternoon proofreading the final draft of her thesis."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Proofreading' specifically refers to the final stage of checking a text for surface errors such as typos, spelling, and punctuation, whereas 'editing' involves revising content, structure, clarity, and style.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'proof' (in the printing sense of a trial impression of a page) and 'reading'.