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Hyphenation of pocketing

How to hyphenate pocketing

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

pocketing
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: pocketing

Definitions of pocketing

pocketing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To put (something) into a pocket.
  • verb
    To cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot.
  • verb
    To take and keep (something, especially money that is not one's own).

    Example: Record executives pocketed most of the young singer's earnings.

  • verb
    To shoplift; to steal.

    Example: The thief was caught on camera pocketing the diamond.

  • verb
    To put up with; to bear without complaint.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Material used for making pockets for clothing.
  • noun
    A structure resembling a pocket or pouch.

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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.