Proofreading. After all, what is it?

Have you ever been curious enough to look up the definition of proofreading in a Portuguese-language dictionary? No? That is not a problem. We will help you.

n feminine noun

1     a new, more detailed reading of a text; a new examination

2     Derivation: by metonymy. Field: publishing, graphic arts, journalism.

staff of proofreaders at a newspaper, magazine, publishing house, etc.

Ex.: a r. começará o trabalho no fim do ano

3     Derivation: by metonymy. Field: publishing, graphic arts, journalism.

place or room where texts are proofread

4     Field: legal term.

thorough examination of a bill, law, etc. with the aim of correcting possible errors

4.1  Field: legal term.

modification of a legal text with the aim of adapting it to a new situation; updating

5     Field: legal term. Regionalism: Brazil.

an appeal available exclusively to the defendant against a final criminal conviction, seeking annulment of the judgment, reduction of the sentence or acquittal

6     inspection to correct or prevent faults in equipment, machinery, etc.

Ex.: r. do carburador *

And how does this apply to the texts we have published, to the roles we perform, to the work we do? Let us see.

1     a new, more detailed reading of a text; a new examination

To perform text proofreading, a careful examination is necessary, a meticulous reading, letter by letter, of the entire material. In full.

4     Field: legal term.

thorough examination of a bill, law, etc. with the aim of correcting possible errors

Proofreading also takes place in bills and legal materials to correct and/or prevent errors before laws are enacted.

Proofreading texts, dear reader, is not speed-reading. It is not merely glancing at the page. It is investigating the author’s purpose, searching their innermost being, revealing their past or future story. We are biased when it comes to this subject because we simply love our service, our work. We want to inspire you too. Come with us.

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*P.S.: ®Dicionário Eletrônico Houaiss da Língua Portuguesa 2009