proofread /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/verb 1noun 1forms 2 verb1 •To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation. noun1 •(rare) Synonym of proofreading.At 3:30 she put the finishing touches on her memo, printed it, gave it a proofread, then handed it to the attorney. — 1999 formsproofreading · proofreads