punctuation
/ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण पंक्चुएशन
विराम-चिह्न
Core word
noun
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[U]
the marks used in writing that divide sentences and phrases, such as full stops, commas and question marks
विराम-चिह्न
- Check the spelling and punctuation before you submit your essay.
- Radhika's letter was neat, with perfect punctuation.
- The editor corrected the spelling and punctuation in the report.
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- Commas and full stops are common punctuation marks.
- There is little punctuation in her messages.
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[U]
the way in which these marks are used
विराम-चिह्नों का प्रयोग
- Good punctuation makes writing easier to read.
- Poor punctuation can change the meaning of a sentence.
- Correct punctuation helps the reader follow the argument.
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- His punctuation is poor, so his essays are hard to read.
- Exam marks are given for punctuation as well as grammar.
§Grammar and usage
Punctuation is uncountable, so say 'punctuation marks' when you mean the marks themselves (not 'punctuations').
Punctuation एक uncountable noun है, इसलिए चिह्नों की बात करनी हो तो 'punctuation marks' कहें ('punctuations' गलत है)।