Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mistype
verb
/ˈmɪsˌtaɪp/
Definition
To write or type incorrectly or to make a typing error.
Examples
- I often mistype words when I’m in a hurry.
- He realized he had mistyped his email address and missed the message.
- She had to correct the document because she mistyped several key terms.
Meaning
Mistyping usually happens when a person types quickly and makes a spelling error, resulting in a word that doesn’t exist or is incorrect within the context.
Synonyms
- err
- misspell
- fumble
- typo
