"SPAG" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} SPAG (uncountable)
  1. (UK, education) Acronym of spelling, punctuation and grammar: a set of criteria used in marking certain examinations. Tags: UK, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: spelling (extra: a set of criteria used in marking certain examinations), punctuation and grammar (extra: a set of criteria used in marking certain examinations) Categories (topical): Education
    Sense id: en-SPAG-en-noun-S7trd4i5 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: education
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