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  • noun Plural form of proofreading.

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Examples

  • Of all errors, to have typed out "lightweight" instead of "featherweight" in regard to Willie Pep (world featherweight champion 1942 “ 1950), and, through numerous proofreadings, to have failed to catch it, is surely embarrassing.

    Not a Lightweight Fried, Ronald K. 1992

  • We acknowledge with gratitude the efficient help of all in our printing and editorial departments, with a special word of commendation to Raymond Rugland for his meticulous care in resetting the entire book in a more readable typeface; to James T. Belderis for redrawing the many diagrams; and to William T. S. Thackara for maintaining excellence in every phase of the book's physical production; for the several proofreadings required, deep appreciation to Elsa-Brita Titchenell, Manuel Oderberg, Ingrid Van Mater, and A. Studley and Eloise Hart; likewise to John P. Van Mater, librarian, for assistance to Mrs. Titchenell and Mr. Oderberg in checking the numerous quotations and references from original sources.

    unalog 2008

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