spelling checker

spell checker

noun
a computer program for checking the spelling of words in an electronic document.
Also called spelling checker.


Origin:
1980–85

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spelling checker

noun
an electronic dictionary in a word processor that can be used to catch misspelled words [syn: spell-checker
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Spelling checker is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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