Proofreading Terms

noun a change or correction made to a document or text

verb to prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting

• Please make sure to carefully edit your research paper before submitting it for publication.
• Hey, don't forget to edit your essay before turning it in.
• Dude, you seriously need to edit that Instagram post before you share it.
• Life is like a rough draft - we must constantly edit and revise to make it better.

noun a mistake in printed or typed material resulting from an error in typing or printing

• The report contained a typographical error in the third paragraph.
• Oops, there's a typo in this document.
• I spotted a typo in the text.
• His speech was flawless except for one small typographical error.