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punctuation

/ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃən/

punctuationnoun

punctuations

Translations

Proper punctuation is essential for clear communication.

Правильная пунктуация необходима для ясного общения.

Definitions

The marks, such as periods, commas, and parentheses, used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning.

Proper punctuation is essential for clear communication in writing.

The act or process of punctuating a text.

The editor spent hours on the punctuation of the manuscript to ensure it was ready for publication.

Synonyms

punctuation mark

punctuationadjective

/ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to punctuation (e.g., 'punctuation errors').

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or characteristic of punctuation.

The teacher handed out a worksheet focused on common punctuation mistakes.