afterproof
|af-ter-proof|
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/ˈæftərˌpruːf/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌpruːf/
subsequent verification
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterproof' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'proof', where 'after' meant 'subsequent to' and 'proof' meant 'evidence or verification'.
Historical Evolution
'afterproof' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a subsequent verification', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a subsequent proof or verification, often used in printing to refer to a proof taken after corrections have been made.
The editor requested an afterproof to ensure all errors were corrected.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 22:36