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
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Some of the wording spray-painted on one of the vehicles reportedly matched graffiti that was reported at the same location on Feb 26. Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025 That is yet another wording that creates some heartburn. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 The same could be said for the wording of the executive order itself. Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025 Sonic Automotive Sonic Automotive was the only Fortune 500 company in Charlotte that didn’t change its wording. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wording

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 1 Apr. 2025.

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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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