second-pass
Follow-up sweep through
Second-pass describes a subsequent review or processing of something that has already been examined once.
The first pass catches the obvious; the second pass refines, corrects, or deepens: I'll fix the formatting on my second-pass edit.
Common in writing, software development, and quality control, where initial work benefits from revisiting with fresh eyes or different criteria.
Altering to improve
- proofreadingChecking text for mistakes
- reviewCritical written assessment
- copyeditRefine text professionally
- polishSmooth by rubbing
refinement · correction · cleanup · fine-tuning · manuscript · galley · markup · redline
Repeated procedural pass
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- scanBrief visual sweep
- filterPorous separation device
- refinementElegance of manner
optimization · rendering · compilation · analysis · batch · loop · reprocessing · encoder
Examining something again
- auditFormal accounts examination
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- verificationProving something accurate
- double-checkVerify a second time
walkthrough · defect · tolerance · compliance · checklist · oversight · scrutiny · assessment
revision
Altering to improve
- proofreadingChecking text for mistakes
- reviewCritical written assessment
- copyeditRefine text professionally
polish · refinement · correction · cleanup · fine-tuning · manuscript · galley · markup · redline · spellcheck
iteration
Repeated procedural pass
refinement · optimization · rendering · compilation · analysis · batch · loop · reprocessing · encoder · decoder
reinspection
Examining something again
- auditFormal accounts examination
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- verificationProving something accurate
double-check · walkthrough · defect · tolerance · compliance · checklist · oversight · scrutiny · assessment · evaluation
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