proofer

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
13
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹuːfə/
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/ˈpɹuːfə/ · /ˈpɹufɚ/

Definition of proofer

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity.
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noun

  1. A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity.
  2. 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.”
  3. 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.”

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Etymology

From proof + -er.

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