Definitions of spelling
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forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usagetypes:misspellinga spelling that is incorrecttype of:orthography, writing systema method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
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To improve your fluency in English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR), learn this academic vocabulary list that includes words selected from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards.
