respelt

/rɪˈspelt/ or /ˈrɛspəlt/

Definitions

1. verb

to arrange or write in a different order, especially to correct a spelling mistake

“The proofreader respelt the author’s name in the manuscript.”

2. noun

a person who corrects or checks the spelling of written or printed matter

“The editor acted as the respelt for the publication.”

Synonyms

  • corrector
  • proofreader

Antonyms

  • copyeditor
  • typographer