proofed

Proofed is the past participle of the verb proof and, in some contexts, an adjective formed from proof. Its meaning varies by field, but it generally indicates that an action related to proofing or testing has been completed.

In baking, to proof dough means to allow it to rise as yeast ferments the mixture. A dough that has undergone this rise is described as proofed, typically after a designated period and under controlled temperature conditions. Successful proofing contributes to dough texture and volume in the final bake.

In publishing and printing, a proof is a preliminary copy produced for review. To proof a manuscript means to check for errors in spelling, grammar, layout, and factual accuracy. A proofed document has been corrected or approved for final production, often followed by additional rounds of review before printing.

Beyond these domains, proof can also denote validation or verification in a broader sense. Although less common in everyday language, the past participle can appear in technical or historical writing to indicate that a claim, theorem, or procedure has been tested or demonstrated. In older or formal usage, proof can additionally describe making something resistant to a element (for example, waterproofing), with phrases like proof against moisture; though “proofed” in this sense is comparatively rare today.

See also: proof, proofreading, proofreader, proofs, proofing, proofing in publishing, proof testing.