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Hyphenation of profiling

How to hyphenate profiling

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

profiling
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: profiling

Definitions of profiling

profiling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
  • verb
    To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.
  • verb
    To draw in profile or outline.
  • verb
    To give a definite form by chiselling, milling, etc.
  • verb
    To measure the performance of various parts of (a program) so as to locate bottlenecks.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics.
  • noun
    In the construction of fieldworks, the erection at proper intervals of wooden profiles, to show to the workmen the sectional form of the parapets at those points.

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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.