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might be misspelled vs might be mistyping

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Might be misspelled' is used to refer to words that could contain spelling errors, while 'might be mistyping' is used when talking about someone making errors while in the process of typing.
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Last updated: June 12, 2024 • 845 views

might be misspelled

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to words that are potentially spelled incorrectly.

This phrase is used to suggest that a word may have been spelled incorrectly.

Examples:

  • The word 'accommodate' might be misspelled in the document.
  • I think 'necessary' is often misspelled.
  • The teacher pointed out that 'separate' was misspelled on the board.
  • It might be misspelled or currently unavailable. These are the files which I have created in the project explorer: MYSCHEMA.hdbschema
  • A common example application will prompt a user for words that might be misspelled. For example, if a user enters a search for the word albetros, an application ...
  • Jun 30, 2006 ... If you type "InDesign," it underlines it to let you know that it might be misspelled. InDesign works the same way—except the automatic spelling ...
  • Apr 20, 2015 ... ... DeMarre Carroll, Austin Daye (whose first name looks like it might be misspelled up there in the top left corner of the design), Al Horford, John ...

Alternatives:

  • could be spelled wrong
  • may be incorrectly spelled
  • might have a spelling mistake
  • could be wrongly spelled

might be mistyping

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to errors made during the typing process.

This phrase is used to suggest that errors may have occurred while typing.

Examples:

  • I keep mistyping my password.
  • She might be mistyping the URL.
  • He realized he was mistyping the email address.
  • You might be mistyping it; the code is case sensitive and needs to be exactly correct. Please double check that it is typed properly. This coupon only applies to  ...
  • You might be mistyping it; the code is case sensitive and needs to be exactly correct. Please double check it is typed properly. The offer only applies to new ...
  • You might be mistyping your username or password. Please carefully try to sign in again. Try using the Forgot Password link – if the information you entered ...
  • Feb 1, 2009 ... And I might be mistyping disturbing when I say unusual. Personally I sleep better at night knowing that if someone is searching for the top 10 ...

Alternatives:

  • could be typing errors
  • may be typing incorrectly
  • might have made typing mistakes
  • could be typing inaccuracies

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