typographical error

Frequency: 6.02.7 per million words

a mistake in printed material (often called a 'typo')

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Examples (20)

  • The newspaper article had an embarrassing typographical error in the headline.
  • The editor found a small typographical error on page three.
  • Please proofread the document carefully to catch any typographical errors.
  • Even a minor typographical error can alter the meaning of a legal document.
  • The editor is responsible for finding every single typographical error before publication.
  • Please proofread carefully to avoid any typographical errors.
  • A small typographical error in the contract changed the meaning entirely.
  • They had to reprint the books due to a significant typographical error in the title.
  • An official correction was issued to address the typographical error in the report.
  • A simple typographical error in the code led to the software crash.
  • Oops, I just noticed a typographical error in the email I sent you.
  • She spent hours correcting every typographical error in her manuscript.
  • Was that a deliberate pun or just a typographical error?
  • Modern word processors can often highlight potential typographical errors automatically.
  • I found a typographical error on page five of the manuscript.
  • Despite several reviews, a subtle typographical error still slipped through.
  • You will need to correct this typographical error before submitting your thesis.
  • The newspaper apologized for the typographical error in yesterday's headline.
  • The typographical error was spotted by a keen-eyed reader and quickly fixed.
  • Always double-check your work; a typographical error can be embarrassing.