wording

noun

word·​ing ˈwər-diŋ How to pronounce wording (audio)
: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology

Examples of wording in a Sentence

What's the exact wording of the agreement? it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wording was in 1649

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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wording. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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wording

noun
word·​ing ˈwərd-iŋ How to pronounce wording (audio)
: the way in which something is put into words

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