spelling
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
The way the letters of a word are arranged and written.
Usage notes
British and American English sometimes spell the same word differently, such as "colour" and "color."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She checked the _____ of the tricky word before writing it in her essay."
Answer: spelling
In your own words, what does "spelling" mean?
The way the letters of a word are arranged and written.
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