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spelling

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛl.ɪŋ/

The English word “spelling” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
  2. The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.
  3. A specific spelling of a word.
  4. A spelling test or spelling bee.
  5. A choice of notation among enharmonic equivalents for the same pitch.

Etymology

1400s, from spell (verb) + -ing.

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