orthographize

orthographize
/awr thog"reuh fuyz'/, v., orthographized, orthographizing.
v.t.
1. to spell correctly or according to the rules of orthography.
v.i.
2. to apply the rules of correct spelling.
Also, esp. Brit., orthographise.
[1605-15; ORTHOGRAPH(Y) + -IZE]

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