Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

working proof

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.63 in modern English

Syllables: work-ing proof
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A trial proof that the artist has altered by hand, usually for the purpose of rendering subsequent changes to the composition on the printing plate.

Inflected Forms

working proofs (plural)

Phrases

artist's proof printer's proof

Frequently Paired Words

artist's proof printer's proof

Synonyms

trial impression

Questions

What does working proof mean?: A trial proof that the artist has altered by hand, usually for the purpose of rendering subsequent changes to the composition on the printing plate.

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