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The word proofreading is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when you are referring to the process of reading through a written document to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and other aspects of writing. For example: "We recommend that you always have your work proofread by a professional before submitting it."
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Proofreading
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Present participle of proofread
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Why aren't there more investment bankers?His answer is that bright people are choosing to do things they find more rewarding than proofreading pitch books at 3 am.
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Replication errors are minimized when the DNA replication machinery "proofreads" its own synthesis, but sometimes mismatched base pairs escape proofreading.
Even exercise will be sacrificed towards the end as spending an extra two hours proofreading an essay could make all the difference between passing and passing by a respectable margin.
Because reverse transcriptase lacks the "proofreading" function that most DNA-synthesizing enzymes have, many mutations arise as the virus replicates, further hindering the ability of the immune system to combat the virus.
Michael Paterniti was a broke M.F.A. student living in Ann Arbor, earning a bit of cash by proofreading the monthly newsletter of a local deli called Zingerman's when he first learned about a rare, expensive sheep's milk cheese crafted from an ancient family recipe in the Castile region of Spain.
My first responsibility there was proofreading the back matter of books: checking the form and alphabetization of indexes, making sure that the "Notes to pages 234-245" tags cited the right pages.
Chang sat down at the counter and started proofreading the menu.
In a very funny preamble, he explains that, while living in loserish postgraduate penury in Ann Arbor, he was desperate to earn cash and fortuitously landed a part-time job proofreading the newsletters of Zingerman's, that city's internationally celebrated deli and food emporium.
Most recent versions of Microsoft Word include proofreading tools like grammar guides and spellcheckers for additional languages besides American English.
Though not exactly a household name, Mr. Schmidt, who supplements his income by proofreading for magazines and coaching basketball, has had some success.
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