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Hyphenation of reservations

How to hyphenate reservations

reservations 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, reservations is hyphenated as:

reser-va-tions
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
12
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 reservations

reservations is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.

    Example: The committee authorised the reservation of funds.

  • noun
    Something that is withheld or kept back.
  • noun
    (often in the plural) A limiting qualification; a doubt.

    Example: I have reservations about your intentions.

  • noun
    A tract of land set apart by the US government for the use of a Native American people; Indian reservation (compare Canadian reserve).
  • noun
    An arrangement by which accommodation or transport arrangements are secured in advance.

    Example: I have a hotel reservation in the name of Mr Smith.

  • noun
    The area which separates opposing lanes of traffic on a divided motorway or dual carriageway; see also central reservation.

    Example: A vehicle crashed through the central reservation into the path of oncoming traffic.

  • noun
    The setting aside of a certain percentage of vacancies in government institutions for members of backward and underrepresented communities (defined primarily by caste and tribe).

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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.