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Hyphenation of decommissioning

How to hyphenate decommissioning

decommissioning is a polysyllabic word with 5 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, decommissioning is hyphenated as:

de-com-mis-sion-ing
Syllables Count
5
Characters Count
15
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
15
Hyphens Count
4
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of decommissioning

decommissioning is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To take out of service or to render unusable.

    Example: The Army decommissioned the Sherman tank by filling the turret with cement.

  • verb
    To remove or revoke a commission.

    Example: After his arrest, the officer was decommissioned from the police force.

  • verb
    To remove or revoke a formal designation.

    Example: The state highway was decommissioned and reverted to local control.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act by which something is decommissioned.

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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.