zoning
zoning 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, zoning is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofzoning
- To divide into or assign sections or areas.
Example: "Please zone off our staging area, a section for each group."
- To define the property use classification of an area.
Example: "This area was zoned for industrial use."
- To enter a daydream state temporarily, for instance as a result of boredom, fatigue, or intoxication; to doze off.
Example: "Everyone just put their goddamn heads together and zoned. (Byron Coley, liner notes for the album "Piece for Jetsun Dolma" by Thurston Moore)"
- To girdle or encircle.
- Legislative action for the purpose of regulating the use of property and the construction of buildings within the area under the jurisdiction of the legislative body concerned.
- The use of zones, such as fare zones.
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