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Anonymous Can we call it a typo when we use the wrong choice of word? No. '— an error in printed or typewritten matter resulting from striking the improper key of a keyboard, from mechanical failure, or the like.
- Anonymous Can we call it a typo when we use the wrong choice of word?
- No.
- '— an error in printed or typewritten matter resulting from striking the improper key of a keyboard, from mechanical failure, or the like.
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AnonymousCan we call it a typo when we use the wrong choice of word?No. 'Typo' means 'typographical error.'—
an error in printed or typewritten matter resulting from striking the improper key of a keyboard, from mechanical failure, or the like.
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No.
I'd just call it a mistake.
I think Americans commonly say 'I misspoke'.
Clive
PS - for some reason, I was thinking about spoken English when I wrote the comments above.
I'd just call it a mistake.
I think Americans commonly say 'I misspoke'.
Clive
PS - for some reason, I was thinking about spoken English when I wrote the comments above.
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AnonymousCan we call it a typo when we use the wrong choice of word?Generally I agree with the previous answers, but I would allow it if the words are very similar and you know the correct choice really. For example, if you know very well the difference between "there" and "their", but you accidentally type the wrong one, say because you are typing very quick
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