BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
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This is a device that is attention-getting.
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She is a widely-quoted authority.
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He gave a lecture that was hard-to-follow.
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We need an up-to-date price list.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Is it up to date or up-to-date? Hyphenate as a compound modifier before a noun: We bring you the most up-to-date news. Otherwise, no hyphen: Stay up to date with Stylebook Online. My calendar is up to date.
Detailed explanation-2: -When it comes after the noun, the compound adjective usually doesn’t get a hyphen. So we say an easy-to-remember number, but the number is easy to remember. Same goes for up to date – if it’s before a noun it needs a hyphen. A document is up to date but it’s an up-to-date document.
Detailed explanation-3: -Commonly Hyphenated Words: Examples Empty + handed = Empty-handed, which means to have nothing in your hands. Mother + in + law = Mother-in-law, who is the mother of your spouse. Merry + go + round = Merry-go-round, which is another word for a carousel. Self + esteem = Self-esteem, which is similar to your confidence.