proofreading
/ˈpruːfriːdɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #5687 in the learning path
校对
Definitions
n. checking written material for errors before its final version
校对
v. checking written material and correcting errors
校对（现在分词）
Example
I am proofreading my sister's essay at the kitchen table.
我正在餐桌旁校对姐姐的作文。
Careful proofreading helps students remove spelling errors and present their research more professionally.
仔细校对能帮助学生消除拼写错误，更专业地呈现研究成果。
Collocations
- careful proofreading
- proofreading skills
- proofreading software
Word family
- proofread (v.)
- proofreader (n.)
Usage tip
校对侧重拼写、标点等错误，不等于重写。
FAQ
- What does proofreading mean?
- checking written material for errors before its final version checking written material and correcting errors
- How is proofreading pronounced?
- UK /ˈpruːfriːdɪŋ/, US /ˈpruːfriːdɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
