Typo

usgb/ˈtaɪpəʊ/
noun

A mistake in printing or typing, especially one caused by striking an incorrect key on the keyboard.

I found a few typos in the document.
Visual representation of "typo" - A mistake in printing or typing, especially one caused by striking an incorrect key on the keyboard.

Often appears as...

  • found a typo
  • make a typo
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Common Occurrence

Typos are common when typing quickly and not proofreading carefully.

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Sorry for the typos in the chat, I was in a hurry.
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Not Intentional

A typo is usually an accidental error, not a deliberate mistake.

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I didn't mean to write 'teh' instead of 'the'; it was just a typo.
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Fixable Error

Typos can often be easily fixed with spell checkers or by re-typing.

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I used the software to correct the typos in my essay.
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