proofread

Definition

Examples

Please proofread the contract carefully before sending it to the client.

Word Family

Synonyms

• copyeditedit and correct (written or printed material)
• reviewa new appraisal or evaluation
• correctmake right or correct

Collocations

• Easy proofread an essay for spelling mistakes
  to proofread an essay for spelling mistakes, meaning to read for errors
• Medium carefully proofread contracts before signing
  describing carefully proofread contracts before signing (taking care or paying attention)
• Hard proofread statutory filings to eliminate ambiguity
  to proofread statutory filings to eliminate ambiguity, meaning to read for errors
• Very Hard proofread galley proofs against original manuscripts
  to proofread galley proofs against original manuscripts, meaning to read for errors