B2
edit vs proofread
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| editverb/ˈed.ɪt/ | Meaning to make changes to writing, photos or video to correct or improve them | Goes with edit photos | Example She spends hours editing her travel videos before posting them on YouTube. |
| proofreadverb/ˈpruːf.riːd/ | Meaning to read a text carefully and correct mistakes in it before it is printed or sent | Goes with proofread a document | Example Please proofread the report before you send it to the client. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
carefully, because one wrong number can cost money.