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The correct spelling is dotted.
How to pronounce dotted
verb
Say it like: Dot-ted
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.To cover with small spots (of some liquid).
- 2.To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.
- 3.To mark by means of dots or small spots.
- 4.To mark or diversify with small detached objects.
- 5.To punch (a person).
adjective
- 1.(of a line) Made up of a series of dots.
- 2.(usually computing) That contains dots.
- 3.(of notes and rests) With a dot after, increasing the value of the duration by half of the basic note.
- 4.Covered with irregularly scattered objects.
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