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proofread

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proof·read  (prfrd)
v. proof·read (-rd), proof·read·ing, proof·reads
v.tr.
To read (copy or proof) in order to find errors and mark corrections.
v.intr.
To read copy or proof for purposes of error detection and correction.
proofreader n.
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proofread
proofread
Verb
[-reading, -read] to read and correct (printer's proofs)
proofreader n
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Verb1.proofread - read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"
proof
insure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, check, assure, control, see - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
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