Typo

/ˈtaɪ.poʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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.

A common and often forgivable mistake in writing.

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

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.