Galley proof
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002503
A preliminary printout of text from a galley of type, made for the purpose of checking for errors in composition, spelling, and grammar. This proof is typically unpaginated and lacks final formatting or illustrations. It is an early stage in the proofreading process, preceding page proofs.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002503 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial printing |
| Translations | German: Fahnenabzug; Spanish: prueba de galera; French: épreuve en placard |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002503",
"term": "Galley proof",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A preliminary printout of text from a galley of type, made for the purpose of checking for errors in composition, spelling, and grammar. This proof is typically unpaginated and lacks final formatting or illustrations. It is an early stage in the proofreading process, preceding page proofs.",
"subject": "Industrial printing",
"translations": {
"de": "Fahnenabzug",
"es": "prueba de galera",
"fr": "épreuve en placard"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/galley-proof/"
}
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