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Hyphenation for “check”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “check”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "check" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “check” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „check“ ⟶ „check“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "check"

check >> /tʃɛk/

Definition: [transitive verb] Examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.
Example: customs officers have the right to check all luggage

Synonyms of "check"

examine | inspect | look at | look over | scrutinize | scan | survey |

Definition: [transitive verb] Stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable)
Example: efforts were made to check the disease

Synonyms of "check"

halt | stop | arrest | bring to a standstill | cut short |

Definition: [transitive verb] (of a passenger) consign (baggage) to the care of the transport provider with whom they are traveling.
Example: I checked my bag and got my boarding pass

Definition: [transitive verb] Mark or click on (a box) in order to select a particular option on a form, questionnaire, etc.
Example: users who want privacy should check the box that prevents your files from being shared

Definition: [transitive verb] Move a piece or pawn so that (the opposing king) is under attack.
Example: he moves his knight to check my king again

Definition: [transitive verb] (in poker) choose not to make a bet when called upon, allowing the action to move to another player.
Example: Each player may check, bet, call, or raise as usual, staking the required amount for each card they hold.

Definition: [transitive verb] (of a hound) pause to make sure of or regain a scent.

Definition: [noun] An examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition.
Example: a campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances

Synonyms of "check"

examination | inspection | scrutiny | scrutinization | check-up | perusal | study | investigation | probe | dissection | analysis | assessment | inquiry |

Definition: [noun] A stopping or slowing of progress.
Example: there was no check to the expansion of the market

Definition: [noun] A move by which a piece or pawn directly attacks the opponent's king. If the defending player cannot counter the attack, the king is checkmated.
Example: A move that is neither a capture, a check nor a direct attack.

Definition: [noun] A written order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account.The bill in a restaurant.
Example: he was awarded a check for $1,000

Definition: [noun] A token of identification for left luggage.

Definition: [noun] A counter used as a stake in a gambling game.
Example: The gambling checks weren't worth anything, not until you cashed them at the casino cage.

Definition: [noun] short for check mark
Example: As she worked her way down the list, Jordan put checks by all the items that the company is already doing.

Definition: [noun] A part of a piano that catches the hammer and prevents it from retouching the strings.

Definition: [noun] A crack or flaw in timber.
Example: Sanded and rough sawn plywood will develop surface checks, especially when exposed to moisture and sunlight.

Definition: [exclamation] Expressing assent or agreement.

Definition: [exclamation] Used by a chess player to announce that the opponent's king has been placed in check.
Example: McDonnell spoke no French, Annette spoke no English, and so almost the only word that passed between them in four months was ‘check’.