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Hyphenation of polishing

How to hyphenate polishing

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

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

Definitions of polishing

polishing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

    Example: He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.

  • verb
    To refine; remove imperfections from.

    Example: The band has polished its performance since the last concert.

  • verb
    To apply shoe polish to shoes.
  • verb
    To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface.

    Example: Steel polishes well.

  • verb
    To refine; to wear off the rudeness, coarseness, or rusticity of; to make elegant and polite.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The action of the verb to polish.
  • noun
    (usually in the plural) An extract of partially milled rice.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    That makes shiny or smooth.
  • adjective
    That refines.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.