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proofreader

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/ˈpruːfˌriːdə/ · proof-read-er

A person who reads and corrects written material before it is published.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who reads and corrects written material before it is published.

ایک شخص جو چھپائی جانے سے پہلے تحریری مواد پڑھتا اور درست کرتا ہے۔

پروف ریڈر

proof reader

Synonyms

editorcorrectorreviewerایڈیٹردرست کنندہجائزہ لینے والا

Antonyms

writerauthorلکھاریمصنف

Common Collocations

  • academic proofreader
  • proofreader services
  • professional proofreader

Example Sentences

The proofreader caught several errors in the manuscript.

پروف ریڈر نے مسودے میں کئی غلطیاں پکڑ لیں۔

proof reader ne masooday mein kai ghaltiyan pakar lain.

Hiring a proofreader can greatly improve the quality of your writing.

ایک پروف ریڈر کی خدمات حاصل کرنا آپ کی تحریر کے معیار کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

ek proof reader ki khidmaat hasil karna aap ki tahrir ke miyaar ko behtar bana sakta hai.

She worked as a proofreader for a publishing company.

وہ ایک پبلیشنگ کمپنی کے لیے پروف ریڈر کے طور پر کام کرتی تھی۔

woh aik publishing company ke liye proof reader ke tor par kaam karti thi.

Easily Confused With

editor:An editor is responsible for content and structure, while a proofreader focuses on spelling and grammar.

Word Family

proofreading
nounپروف ریڈنگ
proofread
verbپروف ریڈ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'proof' as evidence and a 'reader' as someone who checks it.

Imagine someone reading a printed page with a red pen, marking corrections.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "proofread" — to read and correct written material

First known use: 19th century

The term 'proofreader' has developed from the practice of reviewing proofs, which are preliminary versions of prints, to ensure accuracy before publication.