1. the process of checking written material for errors before publication
2. the process of allowing bread dough to rise before baking
Usage: cooking
3. the process of making something resistant to water, weather, or other damage

1. present participle of proof: checking written material for errors
2. present participle of proof: allowing dough to rise
Usage: cooking

Examples

• The manuscript requires careful proofing before it goes to print.
• She spent hours proofing the final draft of her thesis.
• The bread dough needs two hours of proofing in a warm place.
• After proofing, the dough had doubled in size.
• The contractor recommended proofing the basement against moisture.
• We’re proofing all the documents for tomorrow’s presentation.
• The baker is proofing the croissant dough overnight.