spelling

[spel-ing] / ˈspɛl ɪŋ /

NOUN

orthography

Synonyms

WEAK

logography orthographic study

Example Sentences

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His quirky but helpful tic: spelling out the words on the floor with his foot before answering.

From The Wall Street Journal

I want my emails written by real people with real spelling mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Poor spelling or grammar on packaging can often indicate a product is fake.

From BBC

Kylie's song, which she performed on Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night, comes complete with a dance routine spelling out the letters X-M-A-S, making it a yuletide YMCA.

From BBC

The Old Thatch landlord Andy Lennox said the protest was a last resort after multiple campaigns spelling out the need for tax cuts ended with higher taxes for hospitality.

From BBC