correct a spelling

Frequency: 8.020.1 per million words

To change an incorrect spelling to the correct one.

spellingVERB + spelling

Categories:

correct

Examples (10)

  • Always correct a spelling if you notice it's wrong.
  • The editor had to correct every spelling in the manuscript.
  • Please correct the spelling of my name on the form.
  • She used a dictionary to correct the difficult spelling.
  • If you correct a spelling, make sure it's consistent throughout the document.
  • The software can help you correct any spelling mistakes automatically.
  • It's crucial to correct a spelling that might lead to misunderstanding.
  • He was embarrassed when his teacher asked him to correct a spelling on the board.
  • Before publishing, they decided to correct the archaic spelling of several words.
  • Learning to correct your own spelling is a valuable skill.