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proofing

/ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To proofread.
  2. To make resistant, especially to water.
  3. To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
  4. To test the activeness of yeast.
  5. A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

validation(English)proofread(English)imperviable(English)impervious(English)proving(English)cogent evidence(English)test copy(English)validating(English)creo(English)workflow(English)kodak(English)dough(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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