Hyphenation of qualifications
How to hyphenate qualifications
Because it is a word with a single syllable, qualifications is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 14
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 14
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of qualifications
qualifications is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.
Example: Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult.
- nounAn ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something; specifically, completed professional training.
Example: What are your qualifications for this job?
- nounA certificate, diploma, or degree awarded after successful completion of a course, training, or exam.
- nounA clause or condition which qualifies something; a modification, a limitation.
Example: I accept your offer, but with the following qualification.
- nounA quality or attribute.
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- (qualifications)
- qualificative
- qualificator
- qualificatory
- qualified
- qualifiedly
- qualifiedness
- qualifier
- qualifiers
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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.