Should Best in Class Be Hyphenated?

When it comes after the noun, there's no need to hyphenate. Example: “in the statement which is now viral…” Example: “These marketers are widely considered best in class.” Example: “This company is fortunate to employ best-in-class marketers.”

How do you spell best in class?

Best-in-class is defined as the superior product within a category of hardware or software. It does not necessarily mean best product overall, however. For example, the best-in-class product in a low-priced category may be inferior to the best product on the market, which could sell for much more.

Do you hyphenate in class?

One hyphenation rule that you can almost take to the bank is this one: When you use a compound adjective (or phrasal adjective) before a noun, use a hyphen. ... Middle-class neighborhood, but the neighborhood is middle class (adjective + noun)

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.