Spell-check
verb (used with object)
1.
to process (a document) with a spell checker; check the spelling of.
noun, Also, spell check
2.
a check for misspellings by using a spell checker.
verb
to check the accuracy of the spelling of an electronic document with the use of a software program that compares words in the document with a wordlist of acceptable spellings
Usage Note
also noun
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- Spellchecker
/ˈspɛlˌtʃɛkə/ noun 1. (computing) a program that highlights any word in a word-processed document that is not recognized as being correctly spelt
- Spell-checker
noun 1. a computer program for checking the spelling of words in an electronic document.
- Spelled
verb (used with object), spelled or spelt, spelling. 1. to name, write, or otherwise give the letters, in order, of (a word, syllable, etc.): Did I spell your name right? 2. (of letters) to form (a word, syllable, etc.): The letters spelled a rather rude word. 3. to read letter by letter or with difficulty […]
- Speller
noun 1. a person who spells words. 2. Also called spelling book. an elementary textbook or manual to teach spelling. noun 1. a person who spells words in the manner specified: a bad speller 2. a book designed to teach or improve spelling
- Speller-divider
[spel-er-di-vahy-der] /ˈspɛl ər dɪˈvaɪ dər/ noun 1. a reference book that lists words in alphabetical order to show spelling and syllabification.