Proofread vs Correct - What's the difference?
proofread | correct |
(transitive, and, intransitive) To check a written text for errors in spelling and grammar.
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
As verbs the difference between proofread and correct
is that proofread is (transitive|and|intransitive) to check a written text for errors in spelling and grammar while correct is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.As an adjective correct is
free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.proofread
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(Proofreading)Verb
Derived terms
* proofreader * proofreadingSee also
* copy editcorrect
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Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behavedAntonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouthDerived terms
* anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrectVerb
(en verb)- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
- It's rude to correct your parents.