sentencing
sentencing is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, sentencing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsentencing
- To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.
Example: "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.
Example: "After the verdict, the sentencing was not delayed."
- The act of creating one or more complete sentences from fragmented thoughts and phrases.
Example: "He struggled with sentencing his frayed and angry verses from poem to prose."
- Relating to a judicial sentence.
Example: "There were no sentencing guidelines for this crime."
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