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==Spelling checker==

==Spelling checker==

A "spell checker" would be that checks a ''spell,'' like those cast by Harry Potter.  

A "spell checker" would be something that checks a ''spell,'' like those cast by Harry Potter.  

Something that checks whether words are spelled correctly is a spell'''ing''' checker. Similarly, I don't think there's such a thing as "spell-checking" but you certainly can "check spelling."

Something that checks whether words are spelled correctly is a spell'''ing''' checker.  

 

Similarly, a spelling checker is used to "check spelling," not to perform "spell-checking."

I can't be bothered to look any of this up, so if you're pretty sure being pedantic or just plain wrong, just revert my changes or do whatever you wish.

I can't be bothered to look any of this up, so if you're pretty sure being pedantic or just plain wrong, just revert my changes or do whatever you wish.

(And don't get me started on "taxpayer dollars" or "fry pans" or "driver licenses.") [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 10:08, 30 May 2007 (EDT)

(And don't get me started on "taxpayer dollars" or "fry pans" or "driver licenses.") [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 10:08, 30 May 2007 (EDT)