proofreader
/ˈpruːfˌriːdər/ · proof·read·er
noun
- A person who reads a manuscript or printed material to find and correct typographical, grammatical, or factual errors. The publisher hired a seasoned proofreader to polish the author's draft before printing.
- A professional whose occupation is to perform proofreading for clients, often as a freelance service. She works as a freelance proofreader, reviewing academic papers for university students.
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Did you know? The role of proofreader became formalized with the rise of the printing press in the 19th century, and Mark Twain famously complained about the 'proofreader's' habit of changing his colloquial style.