Definitions

1. verb

to read (written matter, text, etc.) carefully in order to check for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.

“The editor proofread the manuscript several times to ensure it was error-free.”

2. noun

the act of reading (written matter, text, etc.) carefully in order to check for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.

“Proofreading is an essential step in the publishing process.”

3. noun

something that serves as evidence or confirmation of the truth or accuracy of something else

“The data in the study was seen as proofread of the effectiveness of the new treatment.”