proofing

English

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/
  • Rhymes: -uːfɪŋ
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Noun

proofing (countable and uncountable, plural proofings)

  1. A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.
    Synonym: blooming
    Hypernyms: fermentation, leavening
    Coordinate term: bulk fermentation

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Verb

proofing

  1. present participle and gerund of proof

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