Proofreading Symbols

noun a person who reads and corrects proofs or manuscripts

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• The copyreader meticulously proofread the manuscript before it went to print.
• The copyreader double-checked the article for any errors.
• The copyreader is the ultimate grammar guru.
• The copyreader's eagle eye caught every typo in the document.

adverb used in brackets after a copied or quoted word that appears odd or erroneous to show that the word is quoted exactly as it stands in the original, as in a story must hold a child's interest and “enrich his [sic] life.”

• The Latin term 'sic' is used to indicate that a mistake or unusual feature in a quoted text is reproduced as it appeared in the original source.
• I saw a sign that said 'Open 24/7 sic' outside the convenience store.
• She was like 'I'm sic of this drama, I'm out.'
• His dedication to his work was so strong, it was like he had a 'sic' sense of duty.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'quotes'

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'straight'

• It is important to use straight quotes when writing formal documents.
• Make sure to use straight quotes in your emails and messages.
• I always forget to use straight quotes when texting my friends.
• She always speaks in straight quotes, never beating around the bush.