spelling
n. C / U A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈspɛɫɪŋ// UK //spˈɛlɪŋ// spell·ing
n. the way you write a word using the correct letters in the right order. It is also the ability to do this correctly.
n. the process or act of forming words from letters according to accepted usage. Also refers to the specific sequence of letters that compose a particular word.
Please check your spelling before you send the email.
The teacher noticed that the student's spelling had improved significantly after a month of reading more books.
English orthography is notoriously difficult because the spelling of a word often reflects its historical etymology rather than its modern pronunciation.
1400s, from spell (verb) + -ing.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general skill or activity; countable when referring to a specific way a word is written.