SPELLING Definition & Meaning

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spelling

[spel-ing]

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noun

the manner in which words are spelled; spell; orthography.
a group of letters representing a word.
the act of a speller.

spelling

/ ˈ��ɛ��ɪŋ /

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 spell
John's spelling is good

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of spelling¹

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

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The so-called invading force of my generation assimilated to the point where our kids are named Brandon and Ashley in all sorts of spellings.

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Detained Cubans demonstrated inside the Krome Detention Center in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, spelling out “SOS,” “CUBA” and “LIBRE” using their bodies and towels.

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Had I paid more attention in school, maybe my grammar would be a lot better because my spelling, I suck at that.

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Locate International is working to secure a new headstone for Mr Woolis's grave at Manor Park Cemetery in London with the correct spelling of his name, which Insp Dodsworth said "has to happen".

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Consult has also been tested to check it can handle language containing spelling mistakes and other errors.

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spellican spelling bee

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