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proofing

PROO-fing/ˈpɹufɪŋ/

Noun pluralproofings

2 meanings of proofing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of proof. Use this form for something happening right now.

    We are proofing the dough until it doubles in size.

    The editor is proofing every page before it prints.

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  2. 2
    nouncountable or uncountable
    A resting time when yeast makes bread dough rise before it is baked.

    Like leaving dough to rest quietly so it can puff up with air.

    The dough needs a long proofing before it goes in the oven.

    Skipping the proofing made the bread dense and flat.

    Similarblooming

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proofing is a form of proof

proof, verb: To treat something so that water or other things cannot easily get in or harm it. Full entry

Forms
proofproofs he/she/itproofing -ing formproofed past tense, past participle
Spelling
proof → proofing: add -ing

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