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proofreading
This term describes the final quality-control phase of writing, focusing on surface-level errors rather than structural changes or content rewriting. It carries a connotation of meticulousness and precision, acting as the last line of defense before a document becomes permanent or public.
As a mass noun, it refers to the general activity or professional field. When referring to specific instances of the task, it remains uncountable, meaning one does not typically refer to a single proofreading; instead, phrases like a round of proofreading or a proofreading session are used to quantify the action.
Meanings
Examples
I need to spend an hour proofreading my essay before I submit it.
Could you help me with some quick proofreading for this email?
Careless proofreading led to a humiliating typo on the front page.
I forgot the proofreading stage and sent the draft with several errors.
The author spent weeks on meticulous proofreading to ensure the novel was perfect.
I am exhausted from a whole day of proofreading legal documents.
Maybe I should hire a professional for the final proofreading.
Proofreading is the most tedious part of writing a thesis.