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noun

wording

WUR-dihng
noun
1
The particular words and phrasing chosen to express something.
"The lawyer suggested changing the wording of the contract."
"She was careful about the wording of her apology."

How to Use Wording

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In plain EnglishThe specific way something is phrased, rather than its general meaning.

Common pairings
exact wording change the wording careful wording

Word Forms

wordings plural

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