Misprint

usgb/ˈmɪsprɪnt/
noun

A mistake made in printed material.

I spotted a misprint in the newspaper article, they wrote 'teh' instead of 'the'.
Visual representation of "misprint" - A mistake made in printed material.

Often appears as...

  • spot a misprint
  • correct a misprint
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Check Carefully

Always review printed material for misprints to maintain credibility and professionalism.

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Before submitting your report, check for misprints to ensure its quality.
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Embarrassing Errors

Misprints can change the meaning and sometimes be embarrassing, so they're taken seriously.

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A misprint in the wedding invitation turned 'now' into 'not', causing confusion.
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Unintential Humor

Misprints can unintentionally create humor, but they're not intended as jokes.

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The misprint 'weeding party' instead of 'wedding party' gave everyone a laugh.
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