misspelling

noun

mis·​spell·​ing ˌmis-ˈspe-liŋ How to pronounce misspelling (audio)
: an incorrect spelling

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Lookalike Domain Variant Acquisition Secure similar domains, such as common typos and misspellings of yours, and alternative top-level domains (such as .net, .org and .co) to prevent phishing attacks. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Effective search systems must accommodate inconsistencies in part number formats, account for typos or misspellings and enable intelligent cross-referencing of alternative part numbers or manufacturer codes. Roland Gossage, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Look for misspellings, poor grammar, or URLs that are suspicious. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 7 June 2025 In subsequent rounds though, a misspelling meant leaving the competition. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for misspelling

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First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misspelling was in 1582

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“Misspelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misspelling. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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misspelling

noun
mis·​spell·​ing (ˈ)mis-ˈspel-iŋ How to pronounce misspelling (audio)
: an incorrect spelling

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