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Hyphenation of dereferencing

How to hyphenate dereferencing

Because it is a word with a single syllable, dereferencing is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

dereferencing
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: dereferencing

Definitions of dereferencing

dereferencing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To access the value or object located in a memory location stored in a pointer or another value interpreted as such; to access a value being referenced by something else.

    Example: Attempting to dereference a null pointer often results in a crash.

  • verb
    (in operating systems derived from Unix) To operate on the file or directory pointed to by a symbolic link, rather than on the link itself.

    Synonyms: follow, resolve

    Example: With the find command, any symbolic links appearing after -follow will be dereferenced.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act by which something is dereferenced.

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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.