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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrasing
Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The surfeit of coverage tends to flatten out the differences in each case, conflating omissions of citations with wholesale lifts of phrasing and ideas.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
If the phrasing of the initial meeting was as reported, then your friend was already mistreated when told, rather than requested, to modify her (necessary, normal) behavior.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
The researchers found subtle changes in the phrasing of questions or the addition of irrelevant information to questions resulted in significant degradations in how LLMs performed on benchmark tests.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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The negative consequence for the other person is that their feelings are invalidated; the phrasing subtly implies that their emotions are solely their responsibility, even though those feelings arose because of your actions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The surfeit of coverage tends to flatten out the differences in each case, conflating omissions of citations with wholesale lifts of phrasing and ideas.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
If the phrasing of the initial meeting was as reported, then your friend was already mistreated when told, rather than requested, to modify her (necessary, normal) behavior.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
The researchers found subtle changes in the phrasing of questions or the addition of irrelevant information to questions resulted in significant degradations in how LLMs performed on benchmark tests.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
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Also on the 2024 ballot were incumbent Paul Bixler, often the sole voice of dissent in major policy decisions, and newcomers Doni Bond, Sarah Schmidt and Kellie Zimmerman.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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This could happen when too much share of voice is given to a fragrance or cosmetics, thereby limiting a fashion collection’s ability to shine.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Solange’s ornate diction and rhythmic delivery reveal the imprint of Max Eggers’ collaboration with his brother Robert on the script for 2019’s The Lighthouse, although to more frequently humorous effect in this case.Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Walz let Vance get away with Stop the Steal diction and spin the bottle to make censorship and cancel culture Harris’ fault.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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While some setting sprays also classify as fixing sprays, their formulations and benefits usually differ.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Instead of dealing with graphs, this formulation of the conjecture asked about objects called hypergraphs.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet research suggests that children up to age 5 can learn and process up to five languages.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Luckily, just in time, Nick whispers the one word in the (British) English language that instantly turns back the clock.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The wording differed slightly, but the message was essentially the same.NBC Los Angeles, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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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
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This extremely personable, charismatic leader deserves great credit for developing and superbly articulating a vision.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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Gallant has publicly criticized Netanyahu for not articulating a postwar plan for Gaza.Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Now, Moses’ artistic journey has led her to another means of expression — wallpaper.David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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