Korrekturleser

proofreader

noun ko-REK-toor-leh-zer Rare

Usage Note

Korrekturleser checks printed or digital texts for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors before publication; in newsroom practice the role overlaps with Schlussredakteur, who also checks factual consistency.

Examples

"Der Korrekturleser fand noch drei Tippfehler im Manuskript."

Natural Translation

The proofreader found three more typos in the manuscript.

Literal Translation

The proofreader found still three typing-errors in the manuscript.

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