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View synonyms for spell-check

spell-check

[ spel-chek ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to process (a document) with a spell checker; check the spelling of.


noun

  1. a check for misspellings by using a spell checker.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spell-check1

First recorded in 1980–85

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Example Sentences

Each time you are about to hit ‘Tweet’, spell-check yourself.

Currently all new iOS devices ship with iOS 6, which includes spell check.

You can try these words on your iPhone, but keep in mind that spell-check software can learn from usage.

When I typed that last word, my spell-check automatically corrected it to “country.”

Spell-check; you are brilliant, and if not for you this essay would be unintelligible.

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