Meaning of proof-listener | Babel Free

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Noun. [C2]

Examples

““Proof-listener was Mrs. B. Morrison, Mrs. Norman Schnitzer’s mother,” the editor said. “We read⟳ all 250 recipes to her. She knew most of the traditional ones by heart.””

“Read⟳ your article aloud to yourself, to someone else, to the dog—it doesn’t matter⟳. You’ll pick⟳ up awkward sentences and unclear references when you hear⟳ your work⟳. We highly recommend⟳ the “someone else,” too. Your “proof-listener” may hear⟳ something awkward that you missed or ask⟳ a question⟳ that you forgot to answer⟳.”

“I listened carefully to this man’s message … several times. I wish⟳ he had left his name⟳ and number⟳ because I would have⟳ enjoyed visiting with him about his concerns. I also would have⟳ asked him to clarify⟳ the meaning of his last⟳ sentence. I’m not sure, but maybe a proof-listener would have⟳ helped …”

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