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[ spel-ing ]
/ ˈspɛl ɪŋ /
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/ (ˈspɛlɪŋ) /
noun
the act or process of writing words by using the letters conventionally accepted for their formation; orthography
the art or study of orthography
the actual way in which a word is spelt
the ability of a person to spellJohn's spelling is good
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