Main Entry: punc·tu·a·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌpəŋk-chə-ˈwā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: circa 1539

1 : the act of punctuating : the state of being punctuated
2 : the act or practice of inserting standardized marks or signs in written matter to clarify the meaning and separate structural units; also : a system of punctuation
3 : something that contrasts or accentuates