proofread

verb

proof·​read ˈprüf-ˌrēd 

proofread ˈprüf-ˌred  ; proofreading

transitive verb

: to read and mark corrections in (something, such as a proof)

Examples of proofread in a Sentence

He proofread the essay carefully.

Recent Examples on the Web

At a minimum, AI should be used to generate social media content, proofread copy, review documents for compliance, analyze financial statements, identify trends and automate customer engagement through chatbots. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

Over the past year, 55% of Gen Z respondents have sought their parents' help for proofreading and editing their résumés, while nearly a quarter had their parents write the entire document for them. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Keep it concise ‒ ideally no more than one page ‒ and proofread carefully for grammar and spelling. —Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025

According to Apple, Vision Pro users can now proofread, rewrite and summarize text using the writing tools feature, compose text from scratch using ChatGPT, and create emojis using Genmoji. —Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from proofreader

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for proofread

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede

Kids Definition

proofread

verb

proof·​read ˈprü-ˌfrēd 

proofread -ˌfred  ; proofreading

: to read over and fix mistakes in

proofreader noun