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Hyphenation for “examine”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “examine”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "examine" 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 “examine” 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: „examine“ ⟶ „ex-am-ine“.

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 "examine"

examine >> ɪɡˈzamɪn

Definition: [verb] inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.
Example: a doctor examined me and said I might need a caesarean

Synonyms of "examine"

inspect | survey | scrutinize | look at | look into | inquire into | study | investigate | scan | sift | delve into | dig into | explore | probe | check out | consider | appraise | weigh | weigh up | analyse | review | vet | subject to an examination |

Definition: [verb] test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks.
Example: the colleges set standards by examining candidates

Synonyms of "examine"

test | quiz | question | set an examination for | assess | appraise |

Definition: [verb] formally question (a defendant or witness) in court.

Synonyms of "examine"

interrogate | put questions to | ask questions of | quiz | question | cross-examine | cross-question | catechize | give the third degree to | probe | sound out | grill | pump | put through the wringer | put through the mangle |