misspelling

noun

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

Examples of misspelling in a Sentence

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Corrected a misspelling of Simon Willison's surname. Matt Burgess, WIRED, 25 May 2023 The mistakes range from misspelling of lawmakers' names to apparently reporting the same transaction more than once to misclassifying their dealings with legislators and state officials. Eye On Michigan, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024 Some may find name misspellings and mispronunciations relatively inconsequential. Mekita Rivas, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024 Thomas said her team found misspellings on the counterfeit bottles. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for misspelling 

Word History

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 3 Dec. 2024.

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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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