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What are some words that have same meaning but spelled different in American English and British English?

Here are some words that have the same meaning but are spelled differently in American English and British English:

American English | British English | Meaning

------- | -------- | --------

color | colour | The property of an object that results from the way it reflects light.

center | centre | The middle point of something.

analyze | analyse | To examine something carefully.

defense | defence | The act of protecting something from attack.

judgment | judgement | The ability to make wise decisions.

realize | realise | To become aware of something.

theater | theatre | A building where plays are performed.

practice | practise | To do something repeatedly to improve a skill.

program | programme | A plan of events or actions.

tire | tyre | A rubber covering for a wheel.

catalog | catalogue | A list of items.

canceled | cancelled | To stop something from happening.

favor | favour | A kind act.

aging | ageing | The process of getting older.

enroll | enrol | To sign up for something.

traveler | traveller | A person who travels.

neighbor | neighbour | A person who lives nearby.

acknowledgment | acknowledgement | The act of recognizing something.

license | licence | A permit that gives permission to do something.

Note: These are just a few examples, and there are many other words with different spellings in American and British English.

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