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dotted

The correct spelling is dotted.

How to pronounce dotted

verb

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The correct spelling is dotted. To cover with small spots (of some liquid). For example: "His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint."

Usage Examples

His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint.

Dot your is and cross your ts.

to dot a line

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cover with small spots (of some liquid).
  2. 2.To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.
  3. 3.To mark by means of dots or small spots.
  4. 4.To mark or diversify with small detached objects.
  5. 5.To punch (a person).

adjective

  1. 1.(of a line) Made up of a series of dots.
  2. 2.(usually computing) That contains dots.
  3. 3.(of notes and rests) With a dot after, increasing the value of the duration by half of the basic note.
  4. 4.Covered with irregularly scattered objects.

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