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proofread

[proof-reed] / ˈprufˌrid /


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It’s a clear no, with the only exceptions being when editors use A.I. to proofread their writing or translate foreign-language entries.

From Slate Apr. 1, 2026

“It seemed like his vision of the future of rulemaking at DOT is that our jobs would be to proofread this machine product,” one employee said.

From Salon Feb. 2, 2026

Apple said that workers at the new factory in Texas will produce servers for Apple Intelligence, an AI system that can help people write, proofread text and complete other tasks.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2025

“I appreciate your note and only wish someone had proofread it first,” he added.

From Washington Times Nov. 4, 2023

She asked me to proofread her introduction; it was fine, really tap-quality work.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

Scheduling should include time for rewrites, proofreads and secondary reads by friends, colleagues and family members, experts say.

From Nature Dec. 19, 2019

Between homework and scholarship applications, Huynh said she usually proofreads her dad’s emails, checking for accurate grammar and punctuation. He keeps a notebook with key vocabulary terms and phrases by his computer to learn daily.

From Seattle Times Jan. 26, 2018

He also proofreads the game program and can recall statistics, with savant-like accuracy, from Oregon Tech victories 20 years ago.

From New York Times Feb. 23, 2012

On the train, she makes more calls and proofreads documents.

From Time Magazine Archive

In addition to adding a slop button, LinkedIn last month said it was phasing out an “enhance your post” feature that encouraged the use of AI tools for proofreading and rewriting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

It will go back to a simple proofreading tool.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Axel Springer has announced job cuts in recent years, pointing in part to the role of artificial intelligence in rendering certain roles such as proofreading obsolete.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 2026

New AI tools can assist iPhone, Mac and iPad users with proofreading and composing messages.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 30, 2024

Now he had to struggle to say something that interested her, something that made her look up from her plate, or from her proofreading files.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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