proofreader

noun

proof·​read·​er ˈprüf-ˌrē-dər How to pronounce proofreader (audio)
: a person who proofreads
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Some of her most loyal readers have become marketing staff and proofreaders. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026 The purist in question was Margaret Mutch, a longtime copy editor and proofreader. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 As a professional proofreader, Fuyuko (Yukino Kishii) spends her days and nights finding and correcting mistakes. — Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 May 2026 Much of the research behind the project entailed understanding production needs from sourcing binders, to editors, proofreaders, and mixing and mastering. — Nia Shumake, Essence, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for proofreader

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First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of proofreader was in 1832

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“Proofreader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proofreader. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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