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Hyphenation of synchronising

How to hyphenate synchronising

Because it is a word with a single syllable, synchronising is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

synchronising
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: synchronising

Definitions of synchronising

synchronising is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.
  • verb
    To set (a clock or watch) to display the same time as another.

    Example: We synchronized our watches and agreed to meet at four o'clock precisely.

  • verb
    To cause (a set of files, data, or settings) on one computer or device to be (and try to remain) the same as on another.
  • verb
    (of inanimate entities) To agree, be coordinated with, or complement well.
  • verb
    To coordinate or combine.

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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.