wording

[wur-ding]

noun

1. the act or manner of expressing in words; phrasing.

2. the particular choice of words in which a thing is expressed.

   He liked the thought but not the wording.

wording

/ ˈwɜːdɪŋ /

noun

1. the way in which words are used to express a statement, report, etc, esp a written one

2. the words themselves, as used in a written statement or a sign

Word History and Origins

Origin of wording¹

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

Synonym Study

See diction.

Example Sentences

If the wording is not clear, a probate attorney would be able to sort it out.

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“This wording, like going from minister of defense to minister of war — let’s hope it’s just a figure of speech,” he recently said in Italian.

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In response to the problems, NHS England said the wording on the website had been changed to make it clearer the eligibility criteria had been tightened.

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The wording here is vague and gives no clear timeline for full Israeli withdrawal - something Hamas are likely to want clarity on.

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The Israeli government will now be poring over the wording of the statement to glean the true intent.

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Related Words

• language 
• manner 
• phrasing 
• terminology