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proofreader

/ˈpruːf.rɪdər/ noun · British & US
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What does proofreader mean?

noun

A person whose job is to check written material, especially text, for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency of style. A person who checks and corrects written material.

Example

"The proofreader caught the typo and corrected the sentence."

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