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Vocabulary Entry
proofreader
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who checks written text for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Example Sentences
"The proofreader caught several typos in the manuscript."
"She works as a proofreader for a publishing company."
"The author's acknowledgment section included a thank you to the proofreader."
V
verb
To read (written text) in order to detect and correct any errors.
Example Sentences
"I need to proofread my essay before submitting it."
"He proofread the report to ensure it was error-free."
"After I proofread the document, I noticed a few mistakes."