Meaning & use
wording
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The way something is phrased or expressed in words.
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The lawyer carefully checked the wording of the contract.
A small change in wording made the announcement sound friendlier.
A note on using this word
Wording focuses on the precise choice and arrangement of words rather than the underlying idea itself.
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