勘
proofread; check; survey; inspect
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
proofread; check for errors
formalUsed for correcting mistakes in written materials, documents or printed content.
The editor is carefully proofreading typos in the manuscript.
This article needs to be proofread three times before it can be published.
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The proofreader's job is to carefully check the content of the manuscript.
He is correcting the statistical errors in this report.
Please help me check whether the details of this contract are correct.
verb
survey; inspect; investigate on site
formalUsed for on-site inspection, exploration of land, resources or construction sites.
The geological team is surveying mineral resources in the mountains.
The staff will conduct an on-site survey of the new campus.
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The engineer went to the construction site to inspect the quality of building materials.
The archaeological team will survey the exact scope of this ruin.
Customs officers will inspect incoming goods for prohibited items.