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In publishing, the p_____ of a book, magazine, or article are a first copy of it that is printed so that mistakes can be corrected before more copies are printed and published.In publishing, the proofs of a book, magazine, or article are a first copy of it that is printed so that mistakes can be corrected before more copies are printed and published.
I'm correcting the proofs of the Spanish edition right now.
...an uncorrected proof copy of the book.
word proof
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noun
Proof is a fact, argument, or piece of evidence which shows that something is definitely true or definitely exists.
I would need to bring in something with my French address on it as proof of residence.
This is not necessarily proof that he is wrong.
Economists have been concerned with establishing proofs for their arguments.
In publishing, the proofs of a book, magazine, or article are a first copy of it that is printed so that mistakes can be corrected before more copies are printed and published.
I'm correcting the proofs of the Spanish edition right now.
...an uncorrected proof copy of the book.
adjective
Proof is used after a number of degrees or a percentage, when indicating the strength of a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky .
...a glass of Wild Turkey bourbon: 101 degrees proof.
If something or someone is proof against a particular thing, they cannot be damaged, harmed, or affected by it.
The fortress was proof against the techniques of attack then in use.
His papers were proof against all but the most expert of scrutinies.
inflections proofs
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