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Hyphenation of standards

How to hyphenate standards

standards is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, standards is hyphenated as:

stan-dards
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of standards

Definition 1 as noun
  • noun A principle or example or measure used for comparison.
  • noun A vertical pole with something at its apex.
  • noun A manual transmission vehicle.
  • noun The upper petal or banner of a papilionaceous corolla.
  • noun An inverted knee timber placed upon the deck instead of beneath it, with its vertical branch turned upward from that which lies horizontally.
  • noun A large drinking cup.
  • noun Standard idiom, a prestigious or standardized language variety; standard language
Definition 1 as adjective
  • adjective Pertaining to standards, concerned with standards, specific to standards.

    Example: There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.

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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.