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proofing

/ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To proofread.

Examples :

"I am proofing my essay one last time before I submit it. "
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Illustration creating

creating verb

/kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

Illustration progressing

progressing verb

/prəˈɡrɛsɪŋ/ /proʊˈɡrɛsɪŋ/

To move, go, or proceed forward; to advance.

"They progress through the museum."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration resistant

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration proofread

proofread verb

/ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/

To check a written text for errors in spelling and grammar.

"Before submitting the essay, she proofread it carefully to correct any spelling mistakes. "

Illustration special

special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

Illustration doubled

doubled verb

/ˈdʌbl̩d/

To multiply by two.

"The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."

Illustration checked

checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

Illustration submit

submit verb

/səbˈmɪt/

To yield or give way to another.

"They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

Illustration allowed

allowed verb

/əˈlaʊd/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "