Definition of Proofing

1. Noun. A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of proof) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Proofing

1. proof [v] - See also: proof

Lexicographical Neighbors of Proofing

proof-reading
proof-reads
proof by contradiction
proof by example
proof by exhaustion
proof of concept
proof of technology
proof positive
proof reader
proof readers
proof spirit
proof system
proofed
proofer
proofers
proofing (current term)
proofings
proofless
proofread
proofreader
proofreaders
proofreading
proofreadings
proofreads
proofroom
proofrooms
proofs
proofs by contradiction
proofs by example
proofs by exhaustion

Literary usage of Proofing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Economics of Bridgework: A Sequel to Bridge Engineering by John Alexander Low Waddell (1921)
"Very few engineers are sufficiently conversant with the water-proofing of bridges to permit of their writing authoritatively upon the subject of its ..."

2. A Model Housing Law by Lawrence Veiller (1914)
"Where the natural soil conditions are such as to insure freedom from dampness in walls and floor, no special methods of damp-proofing are necessary, ..."

3. The Techno-chemical Receipt Book: Containing Several Thousand Receipts by William Theodore Brannt, William Henry Wahl (1886)
"382 WATER-proofing COMPOUNDS : Preparations for water-proofing tissues 382 To make sacking water-proof; Soap for water-proofing woollen cloth and other ..."

4. Building Construction and Superintendence by Frank Eugene Kidder (1909)
"ON pages 518 and 519 will be found a description and sectional drawings of the system of fire-proofing of the White Fire-proof Construction Company, ..."

5. Proceedings of the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania (1902)
"It is one thing to speak of fire-proofing in general: it is another and more satisfactory to apeak of the tire-proofing of a special clam of buildings. ..."

6. Handbook of Building Construction: Data for Architects, Designing and by George Albert Hool, Nathan Clarke Johnson (1920)
"Damp proofing of Walls.—All masonry walls above grade that are to be plastered on the inside should be given a coat of damp proofing, so that the moisture ..."

7. Handbook of Building Construction: Data for Architects, Designing and by George Albert Hool, Nathan Clarke Johnson (1920)
"Damp proofing of Walls.—All masonry walls above grade that are to be plastered on the inside should be given a coat of damp proofing, so that the moisture ..."

8. Annual Record of Science and Industry by Spencer Fullerton Baird (1872)
"CHINESE WATER-proofing. According to Dr. Scherzer, the Chinese are in the habit of ... COMPOSITION FOR WATER-proofing. Thirty grains of gum arabic are first ..."

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