Word of the Day: Proofread

proof-read / pro͞ofˌrēd

verb

1.      to look over a text and correct any mistakes before publication or submission

Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. (present tense)

Dave Barry, 1947-

Sometimes I’m sitting there at three in the morning, proofreading something, and I’m thinking, [sic] Is this really worth it? (present continuous tense)

Micah Lexier, 1960-

I don’t know if I officially proofread my father’s book, but I read it. (past tense)

Noam Chomsky, 1928-