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PROOF READING [2 records]

Record 1 2003-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
DEF

The process of reading the proof (or trial impression) and comparing it to the original copy to ensure that corrections have been made accurately. Proofs are designated by their form, ie, galley, page, blueline.

Key term(s)
  • proof reading

French

Domaine(s)
  • Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
DEF

Procédé de lecture et comparaison des épreuves avec le texte original pour s'assurer que les corrections ont été bien faites. Selon l'étape d'avancement des travaux les épreuves prennent la forme de galée, de mise en page ou de bleu.

OBS

La lecture d'épreuve est l'étape qui suit la correction d'épreuves.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Corrección de pruebas (Imprenta)
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Record 2 2003-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
DEF

The activity of reading a copy and marking corrections.

Key term(s)
  • proof reading

French

Domaine(s)
  • Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
DEF

Indication des fautes de composition, des changements à effectuer sur une épreuve d'imprimerie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Corrección de pruebas (Imprenta)
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