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Hyphenation for “qualification”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “qualification”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "qualification" 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 “qualification” 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: „qualification“ ⟶ „qual-i-fi-ca-tion“.

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 "qualification"

qualification >> /ˌkwɑləfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition: [noun] A quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
Example: only one qualification required—a fabulous sense of humor

Definition: [noun] The action or fact of qualifying or being eligible for something.
Example: they need to beat Poland to ensure qualification for the World Cup finals

Definition: [noun] A statement or assertion that makes another less absolute.
Example: this important qualification needs to be remembered when interpreting the results

Synonyms of "qualification"

modification | limitation | restriction | reservation | stipulation | allowance | adaptation | alteration | adjustment | amendment | revision | refinement | moderation | tempering | softening | lessening | reduction | mitigation |

Definition: [noun] The attribution of a quality to a word, especially a noun.
Example: The first element in the phrase is an adverb, an adverbial qualification or an object (direct or indirect).