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press proof en · NOUN

Meanings

1. (historical) The last proof for correction before sending to press.
   • . It was five o'clock, but the foreman of the printing-plant said that if Helen would stay to proofread the new matter to be substituted, make the readjustments in make-up and O.K. the press proof, he would keep part of the composing staff there until twelve o'clock and the magazine could come out on time. 1930, Doris Webster and Mary Alden Hopkins, Consider the Consequences!, H-12:
   • at press proof
2. (historical) A proof taken on a press, especially to show impression, margins, colour, etc.

Forms

Relateds

close for press · go to press

Synonyms

reader's proof