typo

Meanings

• Noun

  A mistake or error in printing or typesetting.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtaɪpəʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtaɪpəʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with typo
mime , prime , crime , dime , rime , mime , time , prime , sublime , grime , chime , hymn , rhyme , crime , mime , prime , dime , lime , time , mime , prime , mime , mime

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Variants

List of all variants of typo that leads to same result
typo , typos

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Etymology

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Originally from the Greek word 'typos' meaning 'imprint'.

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Trivia

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1. Typo is estimated to occur in about 1 in every 10,000 characters in professional typesetting.

2. The first known recorded use of the term 'typo' was in 1835.

3. The word 'typo' is often used colloquially to refer to any type of mistake, not just those related to printing or typesetting.

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Related Concepts

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1. Proofreading: The process of checking a document for errors before publication or printing.

2. Grammar: The rules that govern the structure and usage of language.

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Culture

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Typo has been used as a term in literature and art to highlight mistakes or intentional errors. For example, in the novel 'Ulysses' by James Joyce, typographical errors were intentionally included to reflect the stream of consciousness of the characters.

How to Memorize "typo"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Think of a TYPist making an Oops!

2. associate
   

   - Associate typo with mistakes or errors.

3. visualize
   

   - Visualize a typo as a mistake in print.

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