English Explanatory Dictionary

proofing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of proof

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-proofing.wav

Word forms

proofing proofings proving

Synonyms

blooming

Related words

damp proofing
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