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Hyphenation of casing

How to hyphenate casing

casing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. casing is hyphenated as:

cas-ing
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
1
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: ca2s1ing

Definitions of casing

casing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To propose hypothetical cases.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To place (an item or items of manufacture) into a box, as in preparation for shipment.
  • verb
    To cover or protect with, or as if with, a case; to enclose.
  • verb
    To survey (a building or other location) surreptitiously, as in preparation for a robbery.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    That which encloses or encases.

    Example: Some people like to split the casing of a sausage before cooking so it doesn't burst.

  • noun
    The decorative trim around a door or window.
  • noun
    A metal pipe used to line the borehole of a well.
  • noun
    The collective states of upper and lower case letters.

    Example: The replacement string should have the same casing as the matched text.

Words nearby casing

What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.