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Hyphenation of bootstrap

How to hyphenate bootstrap

bootstrap is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, bootstrap is hyphenated as:

boot-strap
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of bootstrap

bootstrap is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A loop (leather or other material) sewn at the side or top rear of a boot to help in pulling the boot on.
  • noun
    A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid.

    Example: He used his business experience as a bootstrap to win voters.

  • noun
    The process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory
  • noun
    The process necessary to compile the tools that will be used to compile the rest of the system or program.
  • noun
    Any method or instance of estimating properties of an estimator (such as its variance) by measuring those properties when sampling from an approximating distribution.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To help (oneself) without the aid of others.

    Example: Sam spent years bootstrapping himself through college.

  • verb
    To load the operating system into the memory of a computer. Usually shortened to boot.
  • verb
    To compile the tools that will be used to compile the rest of the system or program.

    Example: Bootstrapping means building the GNU C Library, GNU Compiler Collection and several other key system programs.http//www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=1&chap=6

  • verb
    To employ a bootstrap method.
  • verb
    To expand or advance an activity or a collection based solely on previous actions, work, findings, etc.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.