Synonyms

wording

American

[wur-ding] / ˈwɜr dɪŋ /

noun

the act or manner of expressing in words; phrasing.
the particular choice of words in which a thing is expressed.

He liked the thought but not the wording.

wording British

/ ˈwɜːdɪŋ /

noun

the way in which words are used to express a statement, report, etc, esp a written one
the words themselves, as used in a written statement or a sign

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Related Words

See diction.

Etymology

Origin of wording

First recorded in 1555–65; word + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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The rail operator said it has changed the wording on the website, and remains committed to offering great value for money.

From BBC

He apologized if he got the wording wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bill can only become law if both Houses of Parliament agree on its final wording.

From BBC

His response - both times, with slightly different wording - was to point out that it would be harder to do now, since changes to the circuit have made it less stop-start.

From BBC

But traders’ focus will be on the wording of the statement from the policy-setting board, with many economists expecting a hawkish tilt to emerge after a run of strong demand and inflation indicators.

From The Wall Street Journal

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