Proofing Meaning in English

word · lemma: proof

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Definition

Proofing means carefully checking work, like a document, for mistakes before it is finished. In baking, it is also the process of letting dough rise before baking.

Usage & Nuances

In writing, 'proofing' is informal and often means 'proofreading' (checking for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors). In baking, 'proofing' always refers to letting dough rise; do not confuse with 'testing'. Use 'proofing machine' for commercial settings.

• Spanish: corrección (de textos) - fermentación (masa)
• Portuguese (BR): revisão (textos) - fermentação (massa)
• Portuguese (PT): revisão (textos) - fermentação (massa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 校对（文本）- 发酵（面团）
• Chinese (Traditional): 校對（文本）- 發酵（麵團）
• Hindi: संपादन (पाठ) - किण्वन (आटा)
• Arabic: مراجعة (نصوص) - انتفاخ العجين
• Bengali: প্রুফিং - সংশোধন (ডকুমেন্টের ভুল খোঁজা) - ময়দা ফুলানো (রুটি তৈরিতে)
• Russian: вычитка (текста) - расстойка (теста)
• Japanese: 校正（文章のチェック） - 発酵（パン生地）
• Vietnamese: đọc soát lỗi - ủ bột (nấu ăn)
• Korean: 교정 (문서) - 발효 (반죽)
• Turkish: düzeltme (yazı kontrolü) - mayalama (hamur kabarması)
• Urdu: پروف ریڈنگ (تحریر کی جانچ) - خمیر اُٹھانا (بیکنگ میں)
• Indonesian: penyuntingan (naskah) - fermentasi (adonan)

Example Sentences

I spent the afternoon proofing my essay for mistakes.

basic

The baker left the dough for proofing before baking the bread.

basic

Proofing is an important step in writing and baking.

basic

Can you help me with proofing this report before I send it?

natural

I put the cinnamon rolls in the oven after proofing for an hour.

natural

She does all the proofing for our newsletter each month.

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