proofread
US
/ˈpruːfˌriːd/
UK
/ˈpruːfˌriːd/
Meaning
To read written text carefully to find and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, or typing errors.
किसी लिखे हुए पाठ को ध्यान से पढ़कर उसकी वर्तनी, व्याकरण, विराम-चिह्न या टाइपिंग की गलतियाँ ढूँढ़ना और सुधारना।
Examples
“Could you proofread my cover letter before I send it to the company?”
“She proofread the report twice to catch any spelling mistakes.”
“Careful proofreading helped him catch several mistakes in the final draft.”
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Not natural: I proofreaded the essay last night.
Better: I proofread the essay last night.
The past tense of “proofread” is also “proofread”; it does not take “-ed.”
“Proofread” का past tense भी “proofread” ही होता है; इसके साथ “-ed” नहीं जोड़ते।
Not natural: Please proofread for me this email.
Better: Please proofread this email for me.
Place the document directly after “proofread”; “for me” usually comes afterward.
“Proofread” के तुरंत बाद दस्तावेज़ रखें; “for me” आम तौर पर उसके बाद आता है।
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Learner tip
Use “proofread” for checking a text for errors; it does not necessarily mean rewriting or improving its style.
गलतियाँ जाँचने के लिए “proofread” कहें; इसका मतलब यह ज़रूरी नहीं कि आप पूरा लेख दोबारा लिखें या उसकी शैली सुधारें।