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

The latest wording removes the words "celebrating him as a city benefactor" from the first sentence, which some members of the committee objected to.

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The ruling indicated the wording in the Premier League's regulations was not legally sound.

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It could also be later "when necessary to protect the patient’s health", according to the measure's wording.

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In fact, the rules were shown to the drivers but they said at the time that, rather than focus on the wording, they would prefer to focus on the people executing the rules.

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Sources are pointing to the exact wording of the manifesto, which states that the "rates" of income tax would not rise.

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Related Words

• language
• manner
• phrasing
• terminology