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Hyphenation for “proof”

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

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 "proof"

proof >> /pruf/

Definition: [transitive verb] Make (fabric) waterproof.
Example: if you are using a piece of lightweight canvas it will be necessary to proof the fabric when complete

Definition: [transitive verb] Make a proof of (a printed work, engraving, etc.)
Example: proof each plate and print it on acetate first

Synonyms of "proof"

set in print | send to press | run off | preprint | reprint | pull | proof | copy | reproduce |

Definition: [transitive verb] Activate (yeast) by the addition of liquid.
Example: proof the yeast with the teaspoon of sugar

Definition: [noun] Evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement.
Example: you will be asked to give proof of your identity

Synonyms of "proof"

evidence | verification | corroboration | authentication | confirmation | certification | validation | attestation | demonstration | substantiation | witness | testament |

Definition: [noun] A trial impression of a page, taken from type or film and used for making corrections before final printing.
Example: I was scheduled to spend much of the day correcting the final proofs of my forthcoming biography, Nehru: The Invention of India.

Synonyms of "proof"

page proof | galley proof | galley | pull | slip | trial print |

Definition: [noun] The strength of distilled alcoholic liquor, relative to proof spirit taken as a standard of 100.
Example: powerful 132-proof rum

Definition: [noun] A test or trial of something.

Synonyms of "proof"

criterion | proof | indication | yardstick | touchstone | standard | measure | litmus test | barometer |

Definition: [adjective] Able to withstand something damaging; resistant.
Example: the marine battle armor was proof against most weapons

Synonyms of "proof"

resistant | impenetrable | impervious | repellent |

Definition: [adjective] Denoting a trial impression of a page or printed work.
Example: a proof copy is sent up for checking