noun
Sp
noun
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A common written abbreviation for "spelling," used to flag a misspelled word, or for "species" in scientific names.
"The teacher circled the word and wrote "sp" in the margin."
"The field guide listed the plant as Rosa sp. when the exact species was unknown."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shorthand abbreviation used mainly for "spelling" (in editing) or "species" (in science).
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