Proofreader: meaning, definitions and examples

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proofreader

[ ˈpruːfriːdər ]

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job

A person who checks written text for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation before it is published.

Synonyms

copy editor, corrector, editor

Examples of usage

The proofreader found several typos in the manuscript.
After the proofreader corrected the errors, the document was ready for printing.

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software

A program or tool used to check and correct spelling and grammar mistakes in written text.

Synonyms

editing tool, grammar checker, spell checker

Examples of usage

I always use a proofreader to double-check my emails before sending them.
The proofreader highlighted the grammatical errors in the essay.

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person

Someone who examines a document or text for accuracy and correctness.

Synonyms

examiner, inspector, validator

Examples of usage

The proofreader carefully reviewed each page of the report.
The proofreader's attention to detail ensured the final product was error-free.

Translations

Translations of the word "proofreader" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revisor

🇮🇳 प्रूफरीडर

🇩🇪 Korrektor

🇮🇩 penyunting

🇺🇦 коректор

🇵🇱 korektor

🇯🇵 校正者 (kōsei-sha)

🇫🇷 correcteur

🇪🇸 corrector

🇹🇷 düzeltmen

🇰🇷 교정자 (gyojeongja)

🇸🇦 مصحح (musahih)

🇨🇿 korektor

🇸🇰 korektor

🇨🇳 校对员 (xiàoduì yuán)

🇸🇮 lektor

🇮🇸 leiðréttari

🇰🇿 корректор

🇬🇪 კორექტორი (k'orekt'ori)

🇦🇿 korrektor

🇲🇽 corrector

Word origin

The term 'proofreader' originated in the mid-18th century, combining 'proof' (meaning a trial print of a publication for checking before final printing) and 'reader' (one who reads or examines written material). The role of a proofreader has evolved over the years with the advancement of technology, shifting from manual proofreading to automated tools and software.

See also: disproof, proof, proofread, proofreading, reproof.