a copy of (a book, story, etc) made from trial impressions made from composed type, or print-outs (from a laser printer, etc) for the correction of errors
She sent me a proof copy of her latest short story.
Examples of 'proof copy' in a sentence
proof copy
Look," he said, producing a proof copy of New Politics, `This is going to appear in tonight's edition.
Brandon, Ruth LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE
`Shall I say you've read a proof copy of his book on Mourne -- sir?
Harcourt, Palma DOUBLE DECEIT
`Your publishers provided a proof copy, though my impression is that they're planning for you to adda final chapter.