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Hyphenation for “measure”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “measure”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "measure" 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 “measure” 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: „measure“ ⟶ „mea-sure“.

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 "measure"

measure >> /ˈmɛʒər/

Definition: [transitive verb] Ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units or by comparing it with an object of known size.
Example: the amount of water collected is measured in pints

Synonyms of "measure"

take the measurements of | calculate | compute | estimate | count | meter | quantify | weigh | size | evaluate | rate | assess | appraise | gauge | plumb | measure out | determine | judge | survey |

Definition: [transitive verb] Estimate or assess the extent, quality, value, or effect of (something)
Example: it is hard to measure teaching ability

Synonyms of "measure"

choose carefully | select with care | consider | think carefully about | plan | calculate |

Definition: [transitive verb] Travel over (a certain distance or area)

Definition: [noun] A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example: cost-cutting measures

Synonyms of "measure"

action | act | course | course of action | deed | proceeding | procedure | step | means | expedient |

Definition: [noun] A standard unit used to express the size, amount, or degree of something.
Example: a furlong is an obsolete measure of length

Synonyms of "measure"

system | standard | units | scale |

Definition: [noun] A certain quantity or degree of something.
Example: the states retain a large measure of independence

Synonyms of "measure"

certain amount | amount | degree | quantity |

Definition: [noun] The rhythm of a piece of poetry or a piece of music.
Example: The golden measure of poetry does not yet exist, only the rhythm of the maracas, the exact sound of the kettledrum.

Synonyms of "measure"

metre | cadence | rhythm | foot |

Definition: [noun] A group of rock strata.