spelling (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈspelɪŋ/
Definition
The way words are written or formed using letters.
Examples
The spelling of 'necessary' is tricky for many people.
Can you check the spelling of my name?
Good spelling is important for clear communication.
How to Use spelling
- check spelling (collocation)
- To verify if words are written correctly. — "Please check the spelling of this email address before you send it."
- spelling mistake (collocation)
- An error in writing a word correctly. — "I made a spelling mistake in the subject line of my report."
- spelling bee (collocation)
- A competition where participants have to spell words correctly. — "She won the school spelling bee by correctly spelling 'onomatopoeia'."
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