Practice Typing Using
A Dictionary

Practice typing using a dictionary during your typing assignments will help you spell words correctly as you type. When words are spelled incorrectly it gives a very poor impression on your work. It also confuses the reader because of changes in the the meaning of the word while reading the document. 

Practice typing Using A Dictionary - Spelling

If you are not good at spelling you can improve. Practice typing using a dictionary shows you steps that you can take to solve this problem. The first step in correcting your spelling is to recognize it as a problem. Take steps to handle it. Take your time, shop around and purchase a few dictionaries or you can download a welknown or one of the latest dictionary app on your computer and access it on your desktop. The standard editions of the better dictionaries are adequate for most purposes.

Next, learn to acquaint yourself with the dictionary habit, that is being alert to words you are unsure of in spelling or its meaning. If you do this when that word comes to mind you will automatically reach for your dictionary when in doubt.

If you are uncertain about the exact meaning of a word whilst typing, look it up immediately. Do not always rely on your brain. Even using the computer’s dictionary feature can at times be a little misleading.

For example if after typing a word you notice a red ragged line under the word it does not mean the word is spelt wrongly. Sometimes it is not recognized by the computer’s built in dictionary. For example it could be a person's first or last name etc. So to solve that problem you will have to add it to the computer's dictionary. You can add it to the computer's built-in dictionary if you are certain that the word is correctly spelled by:

Right clicking the mouse on the word with the red ragged line

A menu list shows up with a list of options 

From that list choose "Add to dictionary"

The word will now be stored in the dictionary and will no longer be considered an error in spelling this word. 

When you right click on the word with your mouse and a list of words shows up you personally need to know the right spelling or word to choose from.

In addition to providing the various definitions of a word, some dictionaries especially those online ones contain information about the word’s spelling, pronunciation, and origins. It also tells which part or parts of speech the word is used as and may offer simple sentences to show how the word is used in various contexts.

Practice Typing Using a Dictionary
Online Dictionaries

There are many online dictionaries you can use on the on the internet.  Just type in the word you would like information on in the web browser, add the word meaning next to it then press the Enter key on your keyboard and you will see many links to choose from on dictionaries showing up information on the word you typed. You will see lots of meanings, even sentences with the word so you can get a clearer understanding of the word and you will now be able to make the right choice.

Practice typing Using A Dictionary - For example "business"

If you type the word business meaning these are som of the results you will receive:

Business (biz nis) noun

1. A pursuit or occupation; trade, profession; calling

2.Commercial affairs.

3. A matter of affair

4. Interest; concern; duty

5. A commercial enterprise or establishment.

6. Those details other than and exclusive of dialog, by which actors portray their part and interpret a play.

What information did we get from the online dictionary for the word "business"?

  • It gave the word "business" it's correct pronunciation by word and audio
  • It tells us the part of speech for "business" which is a noun
  • It lists six common meanings for the word "business"
  • There are also sentences with the word "business" for you to choose as to which one you need for your document.

In your spare time why not choose words you are unsure of and practice using a dictionary online to get acquainted with the correct spelling of these words and their meanings.

I do hope this information from practice typing using a dictionary was helpful to you. Watch your spelling! Do not give up! Take your time and use your dictionary at all times. Always keep a good dictionary on your desk for quick reference or you can use an online dictionary or download the latest one or an updated one.

Click the link below and learn how to practice typing using the thesaurus. There you will learn how to replace words of similar or opposite in meanings.

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