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timeouts

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

timeouts

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timeouts 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, timeouts is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftimeouts

1noun
  • A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

    Example: "We're being beaten! We need a time-out!"

  • A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.

    Example: "Hitting people is not acceptable! Go to your room and take a time-out!"

  • (communication) The intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.
1noun
  • (communication) The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.
  • (communication) The intentional termination of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.

    Example: "My connection was so slow that I kept receiving timeouts when trying to view Web pages."

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