proofreading

ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ
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Translation of proofreading into German,

Noun

editing

process of checking text for errors
  • Proofreading is essential before submitting your essay.Korrekturlesen ist unerlässlich, bevor Sie Ihren Aufsatz einreichen.

Adjective

writing

related to checking text for errors
lektorierend fehlerprüfend
  • She used proofreading software to catch mistakes.Sie nutzte lektorierend arbeitende Software, um Fehler zu finden.
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Synonyms and analogies of proofreading in English

Examples of proofreading in a sentence

  • Proofreading can catch errors that spellcheck misses.
  • The proofreading team reviewed the document thoroughly.
  • He attended a proofreading workshop to improve his skills.
proofread
ˈprufˌrid
Verb
tr.
1.

correct text

read and correct written material
korrigieren lektorieren Korrektur lesen
  • She will proofread the manuscript before publication..Sie wird das Manuskript vor der Veröffentlichung korrigieren
2.

publishing

Dated
read printer's proofs to mark errors
Dated
korrigieren lektorieren überprüfen Korrektur lesen
  • He was hired to proofread the final proofs.Er wurde eingestellt, um die letzten Druckfahnen zu korrigieren.

Translations of "proofreading" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasKorrekturlesennn.

The editor lives by the proverb more haste, less speed when proofreading.

Die Lektorin lebt nach dem Sprichwort Eile mit Weile beim Korrekturlesen.

dasLektoratnn.

A rigorous proofreading involves more than just correcting your typing mistakes.

Ein gründliches Lektorat bietet mehr als nur die Korrektur Ihrer Tippfehler.

Korrekturnmf.

You'll get a telling off if you send that email without proofreading.

Du wirst einen Rüffel bekommen, wenn du diese E-Mail ohne Korrektur schickst.

Korrektoratn.

The borderline between proofreading and editing is not always very clear.

Die Grenze zwischen Korrektorat und Lektorat ist nicht immer ganz eindeutig.

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Other translations for proofreading:

  • Textkorrekturnf.
  • Revisionnf.

proofreading: Examples and translations in context

Typing errors can lead to misunderstandings, so proofreading is essential.

Tippfehler können zu Missverständnissen führen, daher ist Korrekturlesen unerlässlich.

When proofreading, I cross out unnecessary words to enhance clarity.

Beim Korrekturlesen streiche ich unnötige Wörter, um die Klarheit zu verbessern.

Please don't make a meal of proofreading; it's just a short newsletter.

Bitte mach aus dem Korrekturlesen kein Riesending; es ist nur ein kurzer Newsletter.

Effective proofreading can transform a rough draft into a polished and professional document.

Effektives Korrekturlesen kann aus einem groben Entwurf ein fertiges und professionelles Dokument machen.

Sarah's conscientiousness when proofreading ensures flawless documents every time.

Sarahs Gewissenhaftigkeit beim Korrekturlesen sorgt jedes Mal für fehlerlose Dokumente.

Despite the obvious error in the chart, it escaped everyone's notice during proofreading.

Trotz des offensichtlichen Fehlers in der Grafik blieb er beim Korrekturlesen unbemerkt.

His proofreading advice was invaluable during our collaborative writing project.

Sein Rat zum Korrekturlesen war während unseres gemeinsamen Schreibprojekts von unschätzbarem Wert.

After a thorough proofreading, the manuscript was clean as a whistle for publication.

Nach gründlichem Korrekturlesen war das Manuskript einwandfrei zur Veröffentlichung vorbereitet.

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