proofing

English
Automatic proofing in a machine.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/
  • Rhymes: -uːfɪŋ

Noun

proofing (countable and uncountable, plural proofings)

  1. A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.
    Synonym: blooming
    Coordinate term: bulk fermentation
    Hypernyms: fermentation, leavening

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Verb

proofing

  1. present participle of proof

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