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VESTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Vesting.

Vesting - as a noun

A man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waistcoat14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
garment10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
singlet8undershirt14

Vesting - as a verb

Provide with power and authority

Example: "They vested the council with special rights"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enthrone11invest9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instal6install7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons

Example: "She vested her vast fortune in her two sons"

Become legally vested

Example: "The property vests in the trustees"

Clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments

Clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
robe6

Example Sentences

"The vesting period for this stock option is three years."
"The company offers a four-year vesting schedule for retirement benefits."
"The vesting of these privileges is contingent upon meeting certain performance benchmarks."
"She had to wait two years for the vesting of her pension plan."
"The vesting schedule allows the shares to be acquired gradually over a five-year period."
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Word Game Points

Is VESTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vesting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VESTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is VESTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vesting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VESTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is VESTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vesting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VESTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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