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List of Hyphenated Words

well-being

Maintaining social connections is very important for one's well-being.

low-risk

I prefer low-risk investments.

high-risk

Restrain yourself from high-risk investments.

low-level

He was a low-level employee with no knowledge of big decisions.

high-level

The White House has acknowledged that high-level discussions are taking place.

high-demand

They charged more for this high-demand item than they typically would charge.

high-tech

I am in high-tech industry.

low-stress

high-stress

high-performing

This API gives you instant access to high-performing models across multiple domains.

high-quality

When people do need health services, those services must be accessible, affordable and high-quality.

high-stakes

The company has made some high-stakes investments in an attempt to transform itself into a multibrand empire.

all-time

  • Share prices plummeted to an all-time low.
  • The company's stock price sits near all-time highs.

first-class

  • The food is first-class.
  • He bought a first-class ticket to fly to Dublin.

first-aid kit

The nurse has taken a first-aid kit.

built-in

I have a built-in wardrobe.

well-known

ASML is a well-known company.

well-positioned

AMD is well-positioned to capture share in the burgeoning data center segment.

well-prepared

Salesforce is well-prepared to compete with any rival.

well-equipped

  • Salesforce is well-equipped to navigate competitive challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • There is a well-equipped gym in my neighbourhood.

well-established

Three-tier architecutre is a well-established software application architecture that organizes applications into three logical and physical computing tiers.

sell-off

The sell-off came amid concern that Nvidia is overvalued.

risk-reward

Recent declines in share prices improved the stocks's risk-reward ratio.

long-term

  • Apple has the lowest projected long-term EPS growth rate.
  • Apple's significant R&D investments reinforce its long-term growth trajectory.

short-term

The short-term outlook sees corrections followed by rallies.

mid-term

third-quarter

Berkshire Hathaway released its third-quarter earnings on Saturday, November 2.

full-year

The firm has also raised its full-year guidance.

year-around

Cuba has a tropical climate with year-around sunshine.

cross-border

  • Cross-border volume rose 13% YoY.
  • There are a lot of cross-border student who study in Hong Kong but live in mainland China.

cross-boundary

e-commerce

E-commerce fules a 15% increase in card-not-present transactions.

value-added

Value-added services revenue reached $2.4 billion.

post-election

Tax policy changes post-election could trigger significant market move.

200-day

90% of stocks surpass their 200-day moving average.

AI-powered

The launch of AI-powered desktops and laptops highlights Apple's leadership in the AI revolution.

COVID-19

  • In spring 2020, COVID-19 started spreading.
  • My whole life has changed because of COVID-19.

non-recurring

This is a non-recurring cost.

non-native speakers

None-native speakers learn the language as older children or adults.

non-smoking area

non-exhaustive

Here is a non-exhaustive list.

non-negligible

I would have a non-negligible environmental impact.

set-up

  • When I started my new job, it took me a while to get used to the set-up.
  • When drugs were found in her luggage, she claimed it was a set-up.

in-line

Azure's 34% growth in FY1Q25 is in-line with expectations.

third-party

Third-party infrastructure providers are delaying the bringing online of data center capacity.

per-share

I see a long-term fair value of $325 per-share.

better-than-expected

  • The company released a better-than-expected second quarter result.

brother-in-law

door-to-door service

ride-sharing service

face-to-face interview

full-time

part-time

keep-fit studio

note-taking

one-way ticket

round-trip ticket

ten-minute walk

medium-sized

mega-size

interest-free

tariff-free

Clothing produced in Mexico has tariff-free access to the United States market.

cloud-based

The company will capture a larger share of growing demand for cloud-based solutions.

multi-pronged

high-speed

pedestrian-friendly

user-friendly

hands-on

This hands-on management approach often stretches his workday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

hands-off

The family is said to take a hands-off approach to the day-to-day running of the business they own.

mind-killer

Fear is the mind-killer.

day-to-day

She has been looking after the day-to-day running of the school.

best-in-class

  • This processor is best-in-class for gaming computers.
  • We have developed best-in-class smart sleep devices.

five-star

Five-star hotels can provide first-rate service, making passengers feel at home.

so-called

The so-called "Trump Trade" is boosting sectors like industrial and manufacturing, banking, defense and energy.

self-access room

self-service

Self-service is the practice of serving oneself, usually when making purchases.

self-defence

self-employment

self-esteem

Good self-esteem is a prerequisite for a happy life.

self-confidence

Low self-confidence might make you feel full of self-doubt.

self-doubt

Low self-confidence might make you feel full of self-doubt.

self-discipline

It takes a lot of self-discipline to go jogging in winter.

self-discovery

Design is a journey of self-discovery.

self-contained

The apartment is small, but completely self-contained, with its own bathroom, kitchen, and living area.

hard-earned

It is hard to make "the right decision" with your hard-earned money.

all-cash

This is an all-cash deal.

cost-effective

It's not cost-effective to heat the whole building if only three people are working here.

space-efficient

energy-saving

The houses will boast the latest energy-saving technology.

freeze-drying

The freeze-drying process was originally developed for medical purposes during WWII and later used for preserving viruses for vaccine research.

ultra-violet

ultra-processed

Examples of ultra-processed foods include icecream, ham, sausages, crisps.

map-maker

a knock-on effect

If one or two trains run late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire rail service.

three-tier

Three-tier architecutre is a well-established software application architecture that organizes applications into three logical and physical computing tiers.

time-consuming

The procedures are tedious and often time-consuming.

above-average

We expect to see continuing above-average growth.

world-class

A world-class city depends on a world-class transport system.

second-hand

The bike is second-hand but it's still in good condition.

second-year student

He was a second-year student.

cross-functional

Most corporations understand the need to use cross-functional teams for developing new technologies and products.

nerve-wracking

I had to go out and find a new job, which is always a nerve-wracking experience.

data-driven

top-notch

He is a top-notch tennis player.

drop-off

You can take trash, recycling, brush, and yard waste to drop-off sites.

under-served

The area is under-served for medical care.

hold-up

Sorry I'm late. There was a hold-up on the motorway.

off-campus

It's really tough getting around without a car when you live off-campus.

post-doctoral

co-write

co-author

co-founder

open-source

Here, open-source development has been a central principle.

open-minded

  • Doctors these days tend to be more open-minded about alternative medicine.
  • It's easier to be open-minded when you aren't feeling defensive.

auto-generated

Completing a prompt with auto-generated text.

auto-complete

real-world

Students should be well-equipped to deal with real-world situations outside the classroom.

fine-tune

You don't need to fine-tune the model on your data to use it.

ready-to-use

human-annotated

gender-free/gender-neutral

state-of-the-art

end-to-end

win-win

By working together, we can create win-win partnerships.

decision-making

All members of the organization have a role in decision-making.

step-by-step

See guidelines and step-by-step instructions below.

out-of-scope

president-elect

The president-elect of the United States is the candidate who has presumptively won the United States presidential election and is awaiting inauguration to become the president.

closed-door

After months of closed-door discussions, House Republicans unveiled their plans.

face-to-face

We've spoken on the phone but never face-to-face.

fast-paced

It is a myth that all older people struggle with the fast-paced evolution of information technology.

exit-entry

anti-personnel mine

anti-tank mine

mass-produced

The clothes they wear are cheap and mass-produced.

physician-patient

Resolution of physician-patient conflicts in courts has become an ordinary event.

check-up

Eat right, exercise and get an annual physical check-up.

long-lasting

One of the long-lasting effects of the infection is damage to valve in the heart.