1. the act or process of connecting words or word parts with a hyphen
Usage: typically used in writing and typography contexts

1. present participle of hyphen; to connect or join with a hyphen
Usage: less common than the noun form; often replaced by 'hyphenate'

Examples

• The hyphening of compound adjectives is an important rule in English grammar.
• She is hyphening the words in the document to follow the style guide.
• Proper hyphening makes text easier to read and understand.
• The editor corrected the hyphening throughout the manuscript.
• Hyphening is required for phrases like 'well-known' and 'mother-in-law'.