noun
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the act or process of writing words by using the letters conventionally accepted for their formation; orthography
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the art or study of orthography
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the actual way in which a word is spelt
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the ability of a person to spell
John's spelling is good
Etymology
Origin of spelling
Example Sentences
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Instead of mastering spelling and grammar, he was learning “how to slip through the cracks.”
Leila’s spirit repeated her request for help, spelling out, “try to.”
From Literature
Disagree, and not just because I enjoy the spelling of your name.
From Los Angeles Times
The council also asked for a report within 30 days spelling out a strategy for “identifying, valuing, and processing abandoned recreational vehicles.”
From Los Angeles Times
They rolled white paint onto the ground, spelling out the names of 108 children who died from alleged social media harms.
From Los Angeles Times
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