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Hyphenation of representations

How to hyphenate representations

representations is a polysyllabic word with 5 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, representations is hyphenated as:

rep-re-sen-ta-tions
Syllables Count
5
Characters Count
15
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
15
Hyphens Count
4
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of representations

representations is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    That which represents something else.

    Example: The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body.

  • noun
    The act of representing.

    Example: We are no longer happy with your representation of our company at trade events.

  • noun
    The lawyers and staff who argue on behalf of another in court.

    Example: People who cannot afford representation are eligible for government assistance.

  • noun
    The ability to elect a representative to speak on one's behalf in government; the role of this representative in government.

    Example: The lack of representation in the British parliament was one of the main factors behind the American Revolution.

  • noun
    An object that describes an abstract group in terms of linear transformations of vector spaces; (more formally) a homomorphism from a group on a vector space to the general linear group (group of all bijective linear transformations) on the space.
  • noun
    A figure, image or idea that substitutes reality.
  • noun
    A theatrical performance.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Formal statements made to an authority to express discontent.

    Example: The British government has already made representations to the Spanish government concerning this matter.

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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.