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DEPUTISING

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Deputising.

Deputising - as a verb

Act as a substitute

Example: "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deputizesubstitute
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
replacesupersedesupervene uponsupplant
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Appoint as a substitute

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deputedeputize

Example Sentences

"The police officer was deputising for his colleague while she was on vacation."
"The manager will be deputising for the CEO during her absence."
"The teacher will be deputising for the principal during the assembly."
"The soldier was deputising for his injured comrade in the battle."
"The nurse was deputising for the doctor in the emergency room."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPUTISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deputising is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

DEPUTISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DEPUTISING a valid Words With Friends word?
No, deputising is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
DEPUTISING is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is DEPUTISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deputising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPUTISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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