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licenced

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

licenced

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licenced 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, licenced is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflicenced

1verb
  • To give a formal (usually written) authorization.

    Example: "It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."

  • Authorize officially.

    Example: "I am licensed to practice law in this state."

1adjective
  • (of a person or enterprise) having been issued with a licence (by the required authority)

    Example: "Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state."

  • (of an activity) authorized by licence

    Example: "Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river."

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