Hyphenation of represent

How to hyphenate represent

represent is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, represent is hyphenated as:

rep-re-sent

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of represent

represent is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
verb
To portray visually; to delineate
Example: The sculptor represented a horse in bronze.
verb
To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
Synonyms: play
Example: It has always been his dream to represent Hamlet on Broadway.
verb
To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
Example: An attorney's job is to represent his client in court
verb
To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)
Example: They chose a member of Congress to represent their district.
verb
To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of
Example: He represented that he was investigating for the police department.
verb
To give an account of; to describe.
verb
To serve as a sign or symbol of
Example: A dove is often used to represent peace.
verb
To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.
verb
To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).
verb
To constitute, to make up, to be an example of.
verb
To participate as a team member
verb
To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.

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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.