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proofing

/ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/ noun

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noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about proofing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of proof

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