proofread
To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuationTo check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.
» I assume you've proofread this already.
Ich nehme an, du hast das bereits Korrektur gelesen.
Ich nehme an, ihr habt das bereits Korrektur gelesen.
Ich nehme an, Sie haben das bereits Korrektur gelesen.
Meaning
1 sensesTo check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.
Korrektur lesen
корректи́роватьkorrektírovatʹ, вычитыватьvyčityvatʹ
- read for errors
Examples
71 sentencesI assume you've proofread this already.
deIch nehme an, du hast das bereits Korrektur gelesen.
I want Tom to proofread this.
I've just finished proofreading your essay.
Tom proofread this report for me.
I took on the job of proofreading.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From proof + read.From proof + read.
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Forms
proofreads, proofreading, proofread, proofread| Base form | proofread · to proofread |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | proofreads |
| Present participle | proofreading |
| Past simple | proofread |
| Past participle | proofread |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle