wording

noun

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

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What's the exact wording of the agreement? it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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Its quincunx to Saturn in your 3rd House of Communication may make timing, wording, or facts especially important. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 The wording led some of Hank’s followers to accuse him of using ChatGPT. — Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026 Before launching a country page, check the entity name, license wording, available products, currency, phone number, account terms and sign-up destination. — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Critics said the judgment was problematic because the wording of the charges was vague. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wording

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1649, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wording was in 1649

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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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