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establishment

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "establishment" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
4syllables

establishment

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

establishment is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, establishment is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofestablishment

1noun
  • The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

    Example: "Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."

  • The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.

    Example: "The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look."

  • That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.

    Example: "Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment."

  • (usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.

    Example: "It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done."

  • The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).

    Example: "The cancer department has an establishment of 10 doctors and 30 nurses."

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