correct spelling
Words written right
Correct spelling is the standard or accepted way to write a word.
The phrase usually appears when someone verifies their spelling is right Is this the correct spelling? or when offering a correction The correct spelling is "accommodate," with two c's and two m's.
What counts as correct may vary between American and British conventions.
- accuracyDegree of correctness
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