typographical

Everyday

1. To do with typing or printing letters and words. tree →
2. «A typographical error» (a typo) is a mistake made when typing or printing, such as a wrong or missing letter. tree →

In the lessons

Used about books, signs, computer work and checking writing: a teacher may circle a typographical error. Tells the reader the mistake is in the typing, not in the person's knowledge. Phrases: «typographical error», «typographical mistake».

Examples

• There is a typographical error on page five: «teh» should be «the». tree →
• The newspaper apologised for a typographical mistake. tree →
• The sign said «Stoop» instead of «Stop», a typographical error. tree →
• Typographical errors are easy to miss when you read fast. tree →
• The printer fixed the typographical problems before the book came out. tree →
• A typographical slip turned 50 into 500 on the price tag. tree →
• Typographical problems have been changed and are listed below. tree →

Note

Long word; the short informal form is «typo». Say ty-po-GRAPH-i-cal. In maths problems a typographical error in a number (a missing 0) changes the value a lot, so check numbers carefully.