Hyphenation of downsizing
How to hyphenate downsizing
Because it is a word with a single syllable, downsizing is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of downsizing
downsizing is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo reduce in size or number.
Example: Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home.
- verbTo reduce the workforce of.
Synonyms: rightsize
Example: They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building.
- verbTo terminate the employment of.
Example: Joe got downsized and became a plumber.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn act in which a company downsizes or is downsized
Example: He lost his job in the last downsizing.
- nounMiniaturization
- nounReducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity
Example: Downsizing is one of the leading trends in automotive engine design.
Words nearby downsizing
- downshore
- downside
- downside-up
- downsinking
- downsitting
- downsize
- downsized
- downsizes
- (downsizing)
- downslide
- downsliding
- downslip
- downslope
- downsman
- downsome
- downspout
- downstage
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.