/ Dictionary / Index P proofing: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: proof•ing Pronunciation: (pr'fing), [key] — n. the act or process of making a thing resistant, as in waterproof fabrics or fireproof material. any chemical used in the manufacture of a substance to make it proof against water, fire, etc. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: proofing (Thesaurus) proof proof-of-purchase Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language