VESTING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of VESTING
To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
To clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.
"to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; with in before the possessor.
"The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."
The entitlement of an employee to receive the full benefit of a pension at normal retirement age or a reduced pension upon early retirement even upon change of employer before retirement.
The entitlement of an employee to exercise a stock option after a predetermined period of time.
Cloth for making vests.
Examples of VESTING in a Sentence
- "to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
- "The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."
Word Details
Is VESTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VESTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of VESTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for VESTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | e | s | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VESTING
100 words from the letters in VESTING
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How to Use VESTING in Word Games
VESTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since VESTING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VESTING to find 100 additional valid words.