Definition

1. Noun:

   • Proof / Test print: A preliminary printed copy produced to check for errors in layout, color, text, or images before the final, full print run. It serves as a sample for verification and approval.

2. Verb (phrase):

   • To proof / To do a test print: The action of producing such a preliminary copy for checking purposes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Chúng tôi cần kiểm tra bản in thử trước khi in hàng loạt. (We need to check the proof before mass printing.)
  • Màu sắc trên bản in thử trông khác với trên màn hình. (The colors on the test print look different from on the screen.)

• Verb (phrase):

  • Hãy in thử một vài trang để xem chất lượng. (Please do a test print of a few pages to see the quality.)
  • Công ty đang in thử tờ rơi mới. (The company is proofing the new flyer.)

Advanced Usage

• "Bản in thử cuối cùng": Final proof.
  • Đây là bản in thử cuối cùng, nếu không có lỗi chúng ta sẽ ký duyệt. (This is the final proof; if there are no errors, we will approve it.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bản in thử (n): The more formal or full term for a proof copy.
• In proof (v): A less common English-derived term meaning to print a proof.
• Bản in kiểm tra (n): Alternative term meaning "check print" or "test print."

Synonyms

• Proof: A trial impression of printed material for checking.
• Test print: A print made to test the output.
• Galley proof: Specifically for text, before final pagination.
• Sample print: A printed sample for evaluation.

Related Idioms

• : To do a test print to be sure/play it safe.
  • Thiết kế phức tạp quá, tốt nhất là in thử cho chắc ăn. (The design is too complex; it's best to do a test print to be sure.)

1. (Bản in thử) Slip