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spelling reform

noun

  1. an attempt to change the spelling of English words to make it conform more closely to pronunciation.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of spelling reform1

First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences

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And to think that Murray in his early career was also a proponent for spelling reform.

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She said: "Spelling reform would certainly speed up learning to read."

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"The object is to open up the debate to all English speakers who are interested in spelling reform, not just academics or specialists," says committee member Stephen Linstead.

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“Haven’t you heard of spelling reform?” he asks in a low voice.

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I watch him read it, and wonder if he knows about Ben Franklin’s spelling reform movement.

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