Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

proofread

/ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.59 in modern English

Syllables: proof-read
IPA: /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

noun

Synonym of proofreading.

Example Sentences

"At 3:30 she put the finishing touches on her memo, printed it, gave it a proofread, then handed it to the attorney."
"I want to thank Sherri and Dee Humphreys, Mark Randolph and Paul Gonzalez for their proofreads and input."
"To Veronique Kaemerer and her eng. 101 students, Michael Horanburg and Brady Meador for their proofreads."
"Triple-check spellings, dates, and addresses, and ask someone to give it a proofread before you send your newsletter out."
"If you send it to me, I’ll copy and paste it into the page. I’ll give it a proofread, too, if you like."

Etymology

From proof + read.

Usage

Inflected Forms

proofreads (present, singular) proofreading (participle, present) proof-read (alternative) proofreads (plural)

Derived Forms

proofreader proofreading unproofread

Frequently Paired Words

prooflisten

Synonyms

proofreading proof look over copyedit

Questions

How do you pronounce proofread?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/.
What does proofread mean?: To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.
Where does proofread come from?: From proof + read.

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