proofreading for vs proofreading of

Both 'proofreading for' and 'proofreading of' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Proofreading for' is used when referring to the purpose or intended audience of the proofreading, while 'proofreading of' is used when indicating the content or material being proofread.

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proofreading for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the purpose or intended audience of the proofreading. For example, 'I am proofreading for grammar errors.'

Examples:

I am proofreading for spelling mistakes.
She is proofreading for consistency in formatting.
They are proofreading for punctuation errors.

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For The Great Passage we're still seeking new words, selecting terms to list, writing definitions, and proofreading for the third time.
Proofreading and update on various parts.
I mean it. I have a love letter that needs proofreading.
Didn't realize proofreading was one of your super-powers.
It doesn't happen very often. We have a proofreading mechanism built in.
I was working proofreading novels at the time, and...
Caption: willian translation and proofreading: veictor
If it wasn't dog-walking at 10 bucks an hour, it was house-sitting or proofreading.
I took my first proofreading job right out of high school.
Peter Silva peter. silva@videotron. ca - Proofreading of the documentation
The applicant took part in competition EPSO/B/11/03 to constitute a 'reserve pool of assistants in the field of production of publications: proofreading' in Grades B 5/B 4.
This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary services in connection with proofreading, in particular fees and insurance, travel, subsistence and mission costs for freelance proofreaders and ancillary administrative costs.
This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary services in connection with proofreading, in particular fees and insurance, travel, subsistence and mission costs for freelance proofreaders and ancillary administrative costs.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (B5/B4) IN THE FIELDS OF PRODUCTION COORDINATION AND PROOFREADING
Some proofreading changes by & Philip. Rodrigues; & Philip. Rodrigues. mail;
supplementary services in connection with proofreading, in particular fees and insurance, travel, subsistence and mission costs for freelance proofreaders and ancillary administrative costs,

Alternatives:

proofreading to
proofreading with the aim of
proofreading in order to

proofreading of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the content or material being proofread. For example, 'The proofreading of the document is complete.'

Examples:

The proofreading of the manuscript revealed several errors.
She is responsible for the proofreading of the report.
The proofreading of the thesis took several hours.

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Peter Silva peter. silva@videotron. ca - Proofreading of the documentation
Didn't realize proofreading was one of your super-powers.
I took my first proofreading job right out of high school.
Proofreading and update on various parts.
I mean it. I have a love letter that needs proofreading.
It doesn't happen very often. We have a proofreading mechanism built in.
I was working proofreading novels at the time, and...
Caption: willian translation and proofreading: veictor
For The Great Passage we're still seeking new words, selecting terms to list, writing definitions, and proofreading for the third time.
If it wasn't dog-walking at 10 bucks an hour, it was house-sitting or proofreading.
The applicant took part in competition EPSO/B/11/03 to constitute a 'reserve pool of assistants in the field of production of publications: proofreading' in Grades B 5/B 4.
This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary services in connection with proofreading, in particular fees and insurance, travel, subsistence and mission costs for freelance proofreaders and ancillary administrative costs.
This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary services in connection with proofreading, in particular fees and insurance, travel, subsistence and mission costs for freelance proofreaders and ancillary administrative costs.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (B5/B4) IN THE FIELDS OF PRODUCTION COORDINATION AND PROOFREADING
Some proofreading changes by & Philip. Rodrigues; & Philip. Rodrigues. mail;
supplementary services in connection with proofreading, in particular fees and insurance, travel, subsistence and mission costs for freelance proofreaders and ancillary administrative costs,

Alternatives:

proofreading on
proofreading about
proofreading regarding

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proofreading for vs proofreading of