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punctuation

/pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings
noun
A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences.

Examples :

"Proper punctuation, like commas and periods, makes our writing clearer and easier to understand. "
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Related Words

Illustration clauses

clauses noun

/ˈklɔːzɪz/ /ˈklɔːzəz/

(grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.

"The grammar lesson explained how to identify the main and subordinate clauses in complex sentences. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration meaning

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

Illustration writing

writing noun

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

"My son's writing homework included practicing cursive letters. "

Illustration periods

periods noun

/ˈpɪriədz/ /ˈpɪəriːədz/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

Illustration phrases

phrases noun

/ˈfɹeɪzɪz/

A short written or spoken expression.

"The teacher asked us to memorize some common phrases in Spanish. "

Illustration strings

strings noun

/stɹɪŋz/

A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses.

"The wealthy landowner kept his prize-winning horses in several strings near the main house, ensuring they received the best care. "

Illustration clarify

clarify verb

/ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/

(of liquids, such as wine or syrup) To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter

"The winemaker will clarify the grape juice by removing any sediment, resulting in a clearer wine. "

Illustration sentences

sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration separating

separating verb

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

Illustration symbols

symbols noun

/ˈsɪmbəlz/

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

"$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries."

Illustration punctuating

punctuating verb

/ˈpʌŋktʃueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈpʌŋktʃuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To add punctuation to.

"That occurrence of "its" needs to be punctuated."