noun
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the act or process of writing words by using the letters conventionally accepted for their formation; orthography
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the art or study of orthography
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the actual way in which a word is spelt
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the ability of a person to spell
John's spelling is good
Etymology
Origin of spelling
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McInnes said his team needed a siege mentality to deal with... well, he stopped short of spelling it out but you caught his drift.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Two diplomats said they believed that China made the change because Rubio was under sanctions, which included an entry ban, under the old spelling of his name.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Which is precisely why shakshuka — or shakshouka, depending on who’s spelling it — remains one of my favorite “clean out the fridge without feeling deprived” dinners.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
A mural spelling Altadena is becoming a local landmark on the wall of a small apparel shop called Sidecca.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
She reached into the bag and pulled out three yellow T-shirts with sparkling black letters spelling out BRAINIACS.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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