Definitions

1. verb

to join or separate words with a hyphen

“The proofreader had to hyphenate the compound words in the manuscript.”

2. verb

to divide or subdivide, especially into categories or sections

“The data scientist had to hyphenate the large dataset into smaller segments for easier analysis.”

3. verb

to represent or express something with a hyphen

“The artist decided to hyphenate the abstract concept into a visual representation.”

4. noun

the act of joining or separating words with a hyphen

“Hyphenation is a crucial aspect of proofreading and editing.”

5. noun

a system or method of dividing or subdivide something

“The new hyphenation system for categorizing products improved efficiency in the warehouse.”