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
Recent Examples on the Web Huston, in public appearances, has not strayed far from the wording of his original statement. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024 Cannon voiced skepticism during the hearing at Trump’s claims that he could not be charged because the wording of the Espionage Act was too murky, and a different law called the Presidential Records Act was too broad. Devlin Barrett, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 For various computational reasons, the wording might not be strong enough. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 The push for a referendum was rejected in November by a state court judge who heard arguments that the wording was too broad, confusing and misleading to be placed on the statewide ballot. Ken Ritter, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024 That poll asked young voters which national issue concerned them most — so, more similar to YAF’s wording. Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2024 Some wording still hinted at defense attorney Heroy’s concerns about secrecy on Monday. Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Did the pollster publish the exact question wording and response options for every question mentioned in the poll release? G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2024 Others have made earnest attempts at using wording such as AI confabulations, AI errors, AI fiction, and so on. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

wording

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

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