proof-read / pro͞ofˌrēd
verb
1. to look over a text and correct any mistakes before publication or submission Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. (present tense) Dave Barry, 1947- Sometimes I'm sitting there at three in the morning, proofreading something, and I'm thinking, [sic] Is this really worth it? (present continuous tense) Micah Lexier, 1960- I don't know if I officially proofread my father's book, but I read it. (past tense) Noam Chomsky, 1928-