noun
- an incorrect spelling of a word
Examples
- The teacher circled every misspelling on the student’s essay.
- His misspelling of ‘receive’ as ‘recieve’ was a common mistake.
- The document contained several misspellings that needed correction.
- She checked her work carefully to avoid any misspellings.
- The misspelling of the company name on the sign was embarrassing.
- Spell-check software can help identify misspellings in your writing.