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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The wording differed slightly, but the message was essentially the same. Nbc Los Angeles, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 Question 6 In Nevada, voters will get a chance to amend their state’s Constitution to protect reproductive rights under slightly different wording. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 Because the wording on both was often obscured by hands or other obstacles, the algorithm instead learned to recognize the telltale size and shape of the specific vials and syringe types, along with the color of the vial caps and the print sizes of the syringe labels. New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2024 Moreover, monkeying around with the section’s wording could set off a process under which the viewpoint diversity facilitated by social media is eaten away, with results that few conservatives are likely to appreciate. The Editors, National Review, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wording 

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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 21 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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