spell-check

[spel-chek]

verb (used with object)

1. to process (a document) with a spell checker; check the spelling of.

noun

1. a check for misspellings by using a spell checker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spell-check¹

First recorded in 1980–85

When To Use

What does spell-check mean?

Spell-check is computer software that identifies and corrects spelling errors in digital documents and messages. It’s also a noun and verb for the act of checking for misspellings.