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Hyphenation of launching

How to hyphenate launching

launching is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, launching is hyphenated as:

launch-ing
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of launching

launching is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
  • verb
    To pierce with, or as with, a lance.

    Synonyms: lance, pierce

  • verb
    To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.

    Example: The navy launched another ship.

  • verb
    To cause (a rocket, balloon, etc., or the payload thereof) to begin its flight upward from the ground.

    Example: NASA launched several unmanned rockets before launching any of the Mercury astronauts.

  • verb
    To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation

    Example: Our business launched a new project.

  • verb
    To start (a program or feature); to execute or bring into operation.

    Example: Double-click an icon to launch the associated application.

  • verb
    To release; to put onto the market for sale
  • verb
    Of a ship, rocket, balloon, etc.: to depart on a voyage; to take off.
  • verb
    (often with out) To move with force and swiftness like a sliding from the stocks into the water; to plunge; to begin.

    Example: to launch into an argument or discussion

  • verb
    (of a program) To start to operate.

    Example: After clicking the icon, the application will launch.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act by which something is launched; a launch.

    Example: The launching of the Titanic.

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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.