Word
typo
Phoneticsty·po
US/ˈtaɪpoʊ/
UK/tˈaɪpəʊ/
Definition
n. a small mistake in something that is printed or typed. It usually happens because your finger hit the wrong key or you were typing too fast.
n. a small error in printed or typed material, typically resulting from a mechanical failure or a slip of the hand.
Examples
“I noticed a small typo in the first paragraph of the email.”
“The restaurant had to reprint all its menus because of a typo in the price of the daily special.”
“While a single typo in a casual text message is usually ignored, multiple errors in a formal cover letter can create an impression of carelessness that undermines the applicant's credibility.”
Examples
simple
“I noticed a small typo in the first paragraph of the email.”
contextual
“The restaurant had to reprint all its menus because of a typo in the price of the daily special.”
complex
“While a single typo in a casual text message is usually ignored, multiple errors in a formal cover letter can create an impression of carelessness that undermines the applicant's credibility.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'make', 'spot', or 'fix'.
Pitfall
I did a typo
I made a typo
In English, you 'make' a typo or 'there is' a typo; you do not 'do' one.
Etymology
Clipping of typographical error.
Clipping of typographer.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Collocations
Scan code
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