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apology

The correct spelling is apology.

How to pronounce apology

/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
noun

IPA: /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

Say it like: Apo-loj-ee

The correct spelling is apology. An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry). For example: "The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities."

Usage Examples

The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.

The Apology of Socrates.

a poor apology for a hotel room

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
  2. 2.A formal justification, defence.
  3. 3.Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

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