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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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
The wording has a back story, said Yun Sun, director of the China program at the Stimson Center.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Critics of Friday's declaration said the wording will undermine human rights protections or have no effect on migration because judges could ignore it.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
This substance evidently stimulates the normal wording behavior in the hive.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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