1
: the forming of words from letters according to accepted usage : orthography
2
a
: a sequence of letters composing a word
b
: the way in which a word is spelled
Examples of spelling in a Sentence
The American spelling is “color” while the British spelling is “colour.”
The words “made” and “maid” sound alike but have different spellings.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Editor's note: The story was updated to correct the spelling of the CEO's surname.
—Kerry Flynn, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
And the spelling of her grandmother's name was in question.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
While Mormon families often choose unique names or spellings for their children, neither Nara nor Lucky has said whether that influenced their choices.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Spelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spelling. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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