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Hyphenation of directing

How to hyphenate directing

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

directing
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: directing

Definitions of directing

directing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To manage, control, steer.

    Example: to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army

  • verb
    To aim (something) at (something else).

    Example: He directed his question to the room in general.

  • verb
    To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.

    Example: He directed me to the left-hand road.

  • verb
    To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

    Example: She directed them to leave immediately.

  • verb
    To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.

    Example: to direct a letter

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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.