sending
/ˈsɛndɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sendings
Meaning · English
The act by which somebody or something is sent.
Noun
Examples
Both Matthew and Luke have three sendings of servants, but the narratives are framed differently. Matthew has two sendings of servants (plural) to the original guests, two excuses offered for the refusal, and one sending of servants to the substitute guests.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sending” mean?
The act by which somebody or something is sent.
Is “sending” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.