proofer

/ˈprufər/
noun
  1. A person who checks and corrects text for errors before it is published.
    • The proofer caught several typos in the manuscript.
    • She works as a proofer for a publishing company.
    • A good proofer has a sharp eye for detail.
  2. A device or substance used to make something resistant to water, fire, or other damage.
    • They used a fire proofer on the curtains to meet safety standards.
    • The wood proofer protected the deck from rot and insects.
    • He applied a fabric proofer to his jacket to keep it dry in the rain.
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