Spellchecker: meaning, definitions and examples

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spellchecker

 

[ ˈspɛlˌtʃɛkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software tool

A spellchecker is a software tool designed to identify and correct spelling errors in text. It analyzes the written content and suggests corrections based on a set of predefined rules or dictionaries. Spellcheckers are commonly integrated into word processors and email applications.

Synonyms

spell checker, spell checking software, spelling corrector.

Examples of usage

  • I used a spellchecker to proofread my essay.
  • The spellchecker flagged several typos in my email.
  • Most modern text editors come with built-in spellcheckers.
  • Always run the spellchecker before submitting your work.

Translations

Translations of the word "spellchecker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verificador de ortografia

🇮🇳 वर्तनी जांचक

🇩🇪 Rechtschreibprüfer

🇮🇩 pemeriksa ejaan

🇺🇦 перевірка правопису

🇵🇱 sprawdzacz pisowni

🇯🇵 スペルチェッカー

🇫🇷 vérificateur d'orthographe

🇪🇸 corrector ortográfico

🇹🇷 yazım denetleyici

🇰🇷 철자 검사기

🇸🇦 مدقق الإملاء

🇨🇿 kontrola pravopisu

🇸🇰 kontrola pravopisu

🇨🇳 拼写检查器

🇸🇮 preverjevalnik črkovanja

🇮🇸 stafsetningavél

🇰🇿 орфографиялық тексеруші

🇬🇪 წერილმცოდნე

🇦🇿 imtahançı

🇲🇽 corrector ortográfico

Etymology

The term "spellchecker" is derived from the combination of two words: "spell" and "checker". The word "spell" in this context refers to the arrangement of letters to form words, stemming from Old English 'spellian', meaning to say or pronounce. The word "checker" comes from the Middle English "checke", which is related to the word "check" meaning to examine or verify. Spellcheckers became common in the late 20th century with the rise of personal computing and word processing software. Early spellchecking tools were limited in functionality, primarily relying on simple dictionaries to identify misspellings. Over the years, technological advancements have led to the development of sophisticated algorithms that can not only identify spelling errors but also offer contextual grammar and usage suggestions. Today, spellcheckers are an essential feature in most text editing applications and are widely used by students, professionals, and casual writers alike.