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Hyphenation for “override”

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

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 "override"

Definition: [verb] use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc.).
Example: the courts will ultimately override any objections

Synonyms of "override"

disallow | overrule | countermand | veto | set aside | quash | overturn | overthrow | cancel | reverse | rescind | rule against | revoke | withdraw | retract | take back | repeal | repudiate | recant | annul | nullify | declare null and void | invalidate | negate | void | abrogate | vacate | recall | disregard | pay no heed to | take no account of | close one's mind to | turn a deaf ear to | discount | ignore | ride roughshod over | trample on |

Definition: [verb] interrupt the action of (an automatic device), typically in order to take manual control.
Example: you can override the cut-out by releasing the switch

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Definition: [verb] extend over; overlap.
Example: the external rendering should not override the damp-proof membrane

Synonyms of "override"

Definition: [verb] travel or move over.
Example: part of the deposit was overridden and covered by the advancing ice

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Definition: [noun] a device for suspending an automatic function on a machine.
Example: the flash has to have a manual override to be useful

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Definition: [noun] an excess or increase on a budget, salary, or cost.
Example: commission overrides give established carriers an unfair advantage

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Definition: [noun] a cancellation of a decision by exertion of authority or winning of votes.
Example: the House vote in favour of the bill was 10 votes short of the requisite majority for an override

Synonyms of "override"