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Meanings of proofing in English

Spanish
levantamiento

The process by which a yeast-leavened dough rises, also called "proving"

levantamiento
Usage of proofing in English
1
Tells how the statuary is bolted to the building; proposed pigeon-proofing, etc.
The new yorker
2
Damp Habitable basements need grade three damp proofing - no water penetration.
The Guardian
3
Very modern with glass & walnut wood, sound-proofing & careful color scheme.
The new yorker
4
Granted, June and Harry start off so drippy their scenes require damp-proofing.
The Guardian
5
When Bunny finished proofing it for me, she asked where it was.
Assholes finish first
6
I then manage the distributed proofing, which is a fairly low-effort business.
The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002
7
I'm in the boardroom proofing with Ted and our art director, Brian.
Snapped
8
This copper core was covered with Chatterton's compound, which served as water-proofing.
Masters of Space / Morse and the Telegraph; Thompson and the Cab...
9
What do I do with an e-text sent to me for proofing?
The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002
10
The research points to some key considerations in future-proofing skills for the future.
The Irish Times
11
Lindsay quickly checked the light-proofing, then started work on her film.
Report for Murder
12
I want to jump and shout when I hear the words sound proofing.
The Irish Times
13
The water-proofing was done by the Union Construction and Waterproofing Company.
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LX...
14
The results indicated that digestibility generally increased during proofing and decreased during baking.
Pubmed
15
Each trainee must pass drown proofing before he leaves First Phase.
The warrior elite: the forging of seal class 228
16
Climate-proofing Australia is possible, but we have no time to waste.
The Guardian
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Proofing through the time
Proofing across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
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