An en-dash (–) is wider than a hyphen (-) and narrower than an em-dash (—). Because it has few uses, the en-dash is neglected by many writers, and it’s often replaced by a hyphen or em-dash, especially online and in print journalism. It has two common uses.
1. En-dashes stand in for versus—for example:
the Obama–McCain debate
the Chargers–Broncos game
2. An en-dash shows range—for example:
40–50 people
2–3 weeks
