Proofreader
(noun)
- A person who reads over printed or written material and checks for errors.
- A professional who reads over written material to find and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting before it gets printed or published.
Origin:
From proof + reader.
Examples:
- The proofreader caught several spelling errors in the manuscript.
- The proofreader went over the document with a fine-toothed comb, catching all the typos.
- The book had been proofread several times, but still had several errors.
- The proofreader's job is to ensure that the final copy is error-free before it goes to print.
- Proofreading is a crucial step in the publishing process, as it ensures that the final product is of high quality.