Hyphenation of executions

How to hyphenate executions

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

executions

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of executions

executions is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
noun
The state of being accomplished.
Example: The mission's successful execution lifted the troops' morale.
noun
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
noun
The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.
noun
The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.
noun
The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.
Example: The entire machine slowed down during the execution of the virus checker.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.