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Definition punctuation in American English

punctuation noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the use of marks such as periods or commas in order to write in a clear style

Example

Mistakes in punctuation can be amended.

Example

The letter was brief and had no punctuation.

Synonyms and related words
ampersand apostrophe bad break
2

punctuation marks

Synonyms and related words
ampersand apostrophe bad break
Definition punctuation in American English