proofer
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 7
/ˈpɹuːfə/
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/ˈpɹuːfə/ · /ˈpɹufɚ/
Definition of proofer
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity.
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noun
- A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity.
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One who proofs.
“There was a time when the half-tone photographer received considerable more in wages than did the proofer.”
“The proofer would check under “Third” in the T's and find the The Third Annual Pablo Casals Festival.”
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A printer used to make proofing copies that look like how it will come out of the press.
“In graphic arts industry, in order to utilize color effectively, often a proofer is employed to simulate the reproductions of a press that is used to produce high-quality printed matters for clients.”
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
From proof + -er.
Words you can make from proofer
44 playable · top: REPROOF (12 pts)
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3 words5-letter words
4 words4-letter words
9 words3-letter words
17 words2-letter words
10 wordsHooks
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