Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Sentencing.
Sentencing - as a noun
A string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
Example: "He always spoke in grammatical sentences"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
linguistic stringstring of wordsword stringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
Example: "The conviction came as no surprise"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condemnationconvictionjudgment of convictionHypernyms (Closely Related)
final decisionfinal judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
Example: "He served a prison term of 15 months"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prison termtimeHypernyms (Closely Related)
termHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sentencing - as a verb
Sentencing - as an adjective
Relating to a judicial sentence.
Example: "There were no sentencing guidelines for this crime."
Example Sentences
"The sentencing was postponed until further evidence could be presented."
"The judge handed down a lenient sentencing for the first-time offender."
"The sentencing of the criminals was met with outrage from the victims' families."
"The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a unanimous decision on the sentencing."
"The sentencing of the convicted murderer was broadcasted live on television."
Word Game Points
Is SENTENCING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sentencing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SENTENCING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SENTENCING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sentencing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSENTENCING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SENTENCING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sentencing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSENTENCING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
