By definition, homonyms are spelled the same as each other. Therefore, there is no way, and no need, for a spell checker to distinguish between two homonyms.
Yes, spell checkers can distinguish between homonyms based on context. By analyzing the surrounding words in a sentence, spell checkers can suggest the correct spelling of a homonym to ensure the intended meaning is conveyed accurately.
The correct spelling of the verb is distinguish(determine, tell apart).
Review the context of the sentence to see if one word makes more sense than the other. Pay attention to the spelling and meaning of each word to determine the correct choice. Use tools like a dictionary or a spell checker to confirm the proper usage of the word.
That is the correct spelling of "distinguished."
The company Software Concepts, Inc was on of the first to create a patented software program which was capable of verifying spelling. The software became famous through its use by big word-processing companies such as Lanier, Philips, and Xerox.
Spell and grammar checkers may not catch all errors, especially contextual ones like homonyms. They can also miss stylistic issues such as awkward phrasing or passive voice. Additionally, they may not account for regional or industry-specific language variations.
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Generally, a spell checker will not correct words that are misspelled in context. A grammar checker might catch 'there' vs. 'they're' - but since both are words, a spell checker wouldn't care.
You can download a spell checker from a variety of online sites. The best way to find them is by doing a search using the keywords spell checker.
There is no spell checker on Answers.
If you are asking on how to activate in MS Word it is either key F7 or tools - spell checker.
Excel has a spell checker. If you go into the Tools menu there is a Spellchecker option there. You also can just press the F7 key to start it.
While there were attempts to create automated spell checkers as early as 1957, the first functional spell checker was created in February 1971 by Ralph Gorin, a Stanford graduate student. The spell checker was installed on a DEC PDP-10, located in Stanford University's Artificial Intelligence lab. The first patent to use a spell checker with a computer software program was issued to Software Concepts, Inc. in 1978. It is not clear which was the first application to use the spell checker, but photo-typesetting programs from Lanier, Philips, and Xerox included a spell checker.
A spell checker application.
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WikiAnswers now has a spell checker! When you click to answer a question, or edit an existing answer, there is a link both above and below the answer box that allows you to check your spelling!
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