proofread
Scan for errors
To proofread is to read text carefully to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or formatting.
The task comes at the end of writing, after substantive editing is complete: I need someone to proofread my résumé before I send it out.
A proofreader catches typos and inconsistencies that the writer's eye has learned to skip over.
Inspect with close attention
- reviewCritical written assessment
- checkOrder to pay
- examineStudy with attention
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
scan · verify · cross-check · compare · markup · annotate · flag · highlight
Alter to improve
adjust · modify · rewrite · redraft · tweak · touchup · fine-tune · copyedit
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
- clarityState of being understandable
readability · flow · meticulous · detail-oriented · thorough · careful · attentive · diligent
Unintended keystroke errors
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
- grammarLanguage's structural rules
- syntaxRules for arranging words
corrections · mistakes · discrepancies · inconsistencies · typographical · misspellings · omissions · errors
Hockey rink divider
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- typesettingArranging text for print
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- printerMachine producing paper copies
manuscript · copy · publication · prepress · slug · edition · camera-ready · compositor
scrutinize
Inspect with close attention
inspect · scan · verify · cross-check · compare · markup · annotate · flag · highlight · query
revise
Alter to improve
fix · adjust · modify · rewrite · redraft · tweak · touchup · fine-tune · copyedit · edit
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
clarity · readability · flow · meticulous · detail-oriented · thorough · careful · attentive · diligent · rigorous
typos
Unintended keystroke errors
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
- grammarLanguage's structural rules
syntax · corrections · mistakes · discrepancies · inconsistencies · typographical · misspellings · omissions · errors · blunders
blueline
Hockey rink divider
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- typesettingArranging text for print
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
printer · manuscript · copy · publication · prepress · slug · edition · camera-ready · compositor · editor
- readingfluency, comprehension, readers, books, reading
- writing-related termsparagraph, sentence, word, letter, punctuation
- editingediting, cut, copy, paste, delete
- Editing Tasksspellcheck, revise, edit, revising, formatting
- editorial actionsedit, revise, publish, review, rewrite
- investigatinginvestigate, examine, inspect, probe, search
proofreadcorrupt
Dishonest, open to bribes
garble · mangle · unproofread · vandalize · botch
- proofreading toolsApplications checking written accuracy
- proofreader's markSymbol showing needed corrections