Advertisement

Advertisement

proof sheet

noun

  1. a printer's proof.
  2. Photography. a contact print.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of proof sheet1

First recorded in 1615–25
Discover More

Example Sentences

One ought to go over a proof-sheet three times at least in order to avoid all mistakes.

He is one of those born newspaper men who could not live out of sight of the ticker-tape, and the copy-hook and the proof-sheet.

Presently, with an exclamation of relief, the editor laid aside the last proof-sheet and looked up.

Mr. Butefish laid down the proof-sheet, sighed deeply, and quite unconsciously moistened his lips.

On the following noon I was correcting a proof-sheet of my volume, when the servant abruptly announced Mr. Fitzgerald!

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


proofreadproof spirit