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to spellcheck

to spellcheck

1 3.3
To check and correct spelling in a text using a computer
  • verb
  • /ˈspɛlˌtʃɛk/
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  • My dad spellchecked, but I wrote it all myself.

Examples

  • There's only one word I need to have spellchecked, lbockqutoe, and it didn't know that one?

    Blog text (7)

  • Proofread, grammar check, and spellcheck your work before you turn it in.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The listed terms for each question were spellchecked and collapsed if necessary (e.g., "anger" and "angry" would count toward the same concept of "anger").

    Academic text (2006)

  • Before submitting your essay, remember to spellcheck for any errors.

  • You can use the software to spellcheck the document and ensure accuracy.

  • I always spellcheck my emails to avoid embarrassing mistakes.

Synonyms

to proofread
vsto spellcheck
15 3.3

To read writing carefully and correct mistakes before it is published

checks only spelling and often uses a computer tool

How Thorough

to proofread
15 3.3
to copyedit
  • Specialized
4.4
to spellcheck
1 3.3
to check
∞ 1.0
to skim
1 2.7

Surface Forms

spellcheck infinitive
spellchecked past
spellchecked past participle
spellchecking present participle
spellchecks third person singular

Morphology

spellcheck = spell + check (transparent) = spell + check

The meaning is directly compositional: to check the spelling of something.

Etymology

Spellcheck as a verb is made from the words spell, 'to put letters in the right order or write a word', and check, 'to look for mistakes'. To spellcheck a text is to use a program or tool that finds and fixes spelling errors.