wording
Americannoun
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the act or manner of expressing in words; phrasing.
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the particular choice of words in which a thing is expressed.
He liked the thought but not the wording.
noun
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the way in which words are used to express a statement, report, etc, esp a written one
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the words themselves, as used in a written statement or a sign
Synonym Usage
See diction.
Etymology
Origin of wording
Example Sentences
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A fan favorite for his witty wording and player nicknames, King turned his most famous catchphrase, “Gimme the Hotsauce,” into the name of his podcast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Markets are likely to parse Shin’s wording for further clues as to when the central bank will deliver its next move, especially after the economy delivered a stronger-than-expected inflation print in May.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
To claim a potential refund, people need to write “Protective Refund Claim Pursuant to Kwong Case” or similar wording across the top of the form, she said.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Three regional Fed presidents objected to the statement language at the April meeting, pushing to remove wording that signaled the central bank still leaned toward lowering interest rates.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
She offered a change of wording, which strengthened the text, and later made several other contributions during the discussion.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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