SENTENCING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SENTENCING
To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.
"The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine."
To decree or announce as a sentence.
To utter sententiously.
The act of pronouncing a judicial sentence on someone convicted of a crime.
"After the verdict, the sentencing was not delayed."
The act of creating one or more complete sentences from fragmented thoughts and phrases.
"He struggled with sentencing his frayed and angry verses from poem to prose."
Relating to a judicial sentence.
"There were no sentencing guidelines for this crime."
Examples of SENTENCING in a Sentence
- "The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine."
- "After the verdict, the sentencing was not delayed."
- "He struggled with sentencing his frayed and angry verses from poem to prose."
- "There were no sentencing guidelines for this crime."
Word Details
Is SENTENCING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SENTENCING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SENTENCING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SENTENCING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | n | t | e | n | c | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SENTENCING
100 words from the letters in SENTENCING
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How to Use SENTENCING in Word Games
SENTENCING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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