spelling
noun/ˈspɛlɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #4,237 most common English word
Meaning
The way in which a word is correctly written, letter by letter.
Example sentence
She checked her spelling carefully before submitting the essay.
Synonyms & related words
- writing
- orthography
- lettering
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