spelling

[spel-ing]

noun

1. the manner in which words are spelled; spell; orthography.

2. a group of letters representing a word.

3. the act of a speller.

spelling

/ ˈspɛlɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of writing words by using the letters conventionally accepted for their formation; orthography

2. the art or study of orthography

3. the actual way in which a word is spelt

4. the ability of a person to spell

   John's spelling is good

Word History and Origins

Origin of spelling¹

1400–50; late Middle English (gerund); spell ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Better yet, ask them to spot the spelling and grammatical errors on the menu—e.g.,

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All contain the original texts including spelling mistakes and typographical errors.

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Ama tries to mirror the finger spelling, and Autumn gently corrects her.

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However, when it came to spelling, her own name was so difficult to get right that she had given up on the subject altogether.

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Science experiments were performed, Latin verbs conjugated, multiplication tables recited, and spelling bees held.

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