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noun

ˈwər-diŋ How to pronounce wording (audio)
Definition of wordingnext
1
as in language
the way in which something is put into words it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct

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2
as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words the wording of the pollster's questions seemed to reflect a built-in bias

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wording

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verb

present participle of word
as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms tried to word the declaration exactly right

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Recent Examples of wording
Noun
The group also suggested that the wording of the ordinance could prohibit the city from taking any actions related to the stadium before a vote can take place, including issuing bonds and authorizing building permits. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026 Attorney General Andrea Campbell needs to clear the air over her role in the income tax ballot question wording that the state Supreme Judicial Court found misleading. — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
The tool analyzed every transcript, pulled out every distinct claim each speaker made, and turned each one into a numerical fingerprint that captures meaning rather than wording. — Gina Chua, semafor.com, 6 May 2026 Slight differences in poll results can be attributed to wording differences in various questions and that Americans are still forming their opinions in the days right after a breaking news event. — Emily Guskin, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wording
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
  1. language
  2. voice
  3. saying
  4. diction
  5. formulation
  6. expressing
  7. phrasing
  8. expression
Noun
  • In a world order in rupture, international law remains the one language power still has to answer to.
    — Alain Berset, Time, 6 July 2026
  • Although it is celebrated primarily in Latin, Lauer said the language is only part of its appeal.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Definition of language
Noun
  • The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of voice
Verb
  • Johnson released a statement through his press office saying the ILA workers who met with the mayor are members of the team that bargained their new contract, ratified this spring.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of saying
Noun
  • This was a lexicon both earthy and expansive, a diction vulgar and elevated, granular and capricious.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • This isn’t to suggest that Young needs to pick up where Hunt has left off, in terms of salty diction.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of diction
Noun
  • In fact, the material represents a tenfold improvement in carbon performance compared to the company’s first-generation formulation.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • Women expect better design, better formulations, and better experiences everywhere else in their lives.
    — Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of formulation
Verb
  • The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of expressing
Noun
  • Despite the ribald phrasing, this kind of question is not entirely uncommon at Memphis’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • The phrasing came straight from Parliament’s own Declaratory Act of 1766, passed on the same day the Stamp Act was repealed.
    — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of phrasing
Noun
  • Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of expression

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