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proofread

UK/'pru:fri:d/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To carefully read a written text to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation

校对,校正

Root Breakdown

Native English
proofreadother
=proofread

Common Collocations

  • 1.proofread carefully仔细校对
  • 2.proofread a document校对文件
  • 3.proofread for errors校对错误
  • 4.[proofread thoroughly]全面校对

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Always proofread your essay before submitting it to avoid careless mistakes.

  • 2.

    She spent two hours proofreading the contract to ensure there were no errors.

  • 3.

    The editor proofread the manuscript and found several typos on the first page.

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