spelling

Definition

  • noun: the act of forming of words from letters
  • noun: the forming of words from letters according to accepted usage
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: orthography, transliteration, homography

Examples

  • He's very good at 'spelling'. = His 'spelling' is very good. [=he spells words correctly]

  • The American 'spelling' is “color” while the British 'spelling' is “colour.”

  • The words “made” and “maid” sound alike but have different 'spellings'.

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