Punctuation

Pronunciation: /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/

Punctuation (noun)

  1. Symbols in writing that help show pauses, stops, and meaning, such as full stops and question marks.
  2. The set of rules for where to place writing symbols so sentences are clear and correct.

Examples

  • Punctuation helps readers understand the pauses in a sentence.
  • She added punctuation to make the meaning clearer.