proofreading
nounUK /ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ/
US /ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ/
Proofreading is checking a piece of writing carefully to find and fix mistakes.
After proofreading her essay, she found three spelling errors.
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2. The work of examining printer's proofs before a book is printed.
He spent the afternoon proofreading the final pages of the novel.
3. A careful second look at any text to catch small errors.
A quick proofreading of the email saved her from an embarrassing typo.
4. The process of comparing a copy against an original to confirm accuracy.
Proofreading the contract revealed a missing clause.