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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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Specifically, check the spelling of your name and the effective dates for Part A and Part B.
Show the card to your healthcare providers as soon as possible.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the spelling of Stephen King's name.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the victim's name.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Spelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spelling. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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