˜yÐÄvlog

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misspelling

[ mis-spel-ing ]

noun

  1. the act of spelling spell spelling incorrectly:

    Note his misspelling of that word.

  2. an incorrectly spelled word:

    You have three misspellings in your letter.



misspelling

/ ËŒ³¾Éª²õˈ²õ±èÉ›±ôɪŋ /

noun

  1. a wrong spelling
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of misspelling1

First recorded in 1685–95; mis- 1 + spelling
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Example Sentences

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The misspelling of 'philosopher's' on the back of the copy was among the things that helped Mr Pearce identify it as a first edition.

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He said the misspelling of philosopher's on the back of the copy was among the things that identified it as a first edition.

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A sports retail giant has come under fire for misspelling the Welsh word for Wales on its bobble hats.

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Be cautious of slight misspellings or unexpected domains.

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In June, a conservative activist resubmitted the rule with only minor updates, retaining a misspelling in its most important sentence.

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