punctuation

US /ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
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interpunctie, leestekens

the marks, such as commas and periods, used in writing to separate sentences and clauses and make the meaning clearer

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Proper punctuation is essential for clear writing.
Correcte interpunctie is essentieel voor helder schrijven.
He struggled with grammar and punctuation in his essays.
Hij worstelde met grammatica en interpunctie in zijn essays.