Typo (noun)

A mistake made in typed or printed text, especially a spelling error.

Origin:

Late 19th century: abbreviation of typographical error.

Examples:

  1. The book was full of typos, making it difficult to read and understand.
  2. The author was embarrassed by the typos in their book, and quickly arranged for a new edition to be printed.
  3. The editor was meticulous, checking every page for typos and other errors.
  4. The typo was a simple one, just a missing letter, but it changed the meaning of the sentence completely.
  5. The typo was spotted by a sharp-eyed reader, who brought it to the attention of the publisher.
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