orthographize

transitive verb

or·​thog·​ra·​phize

-ˌfīz

-ed/-ing/-s

1

a

: to spell correctly or according to usage

b

: to correct in regard to spelling

2

: to devise a writing system for (a language)

Word History

Etymology

orthography + -ize

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