Typo

/ˈtaɪ.poʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A common and often forgivable mistake in writing.

It's easy to overlook a typo when you're reading your own work.

A typographical error; a mistake made in the typing process, typically a misspelling or a misplaced character.

I noticed a typo in the report that everyone had missed.

An unintentional error in a printed or typed document.

Please correct the typo before we send out the invitations.

A minor mistake in spelling or typing that does not significantly affect the meaning of the text.

The article had a few typos, but the overall message was clear.

An error resulting from mechanical or human action during text entry.

He quickly scanned the email for typos before hitting send.

Short for 'typographical error'; first recorded in 1950s.

typo correction

The act of fixing a typographical error.

typo hunt

The process of searching for and identifying typos in a document.

mistake

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

error

A mistake made in calculations or judgments.

Typo

Oops! Just realized I made a typo in my last message.

Typoed

I typoed the name in my email.